How To Fix PPE4117 - Access is contained in the production version. Deletion not possible

PPE4117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE4 - Messages from the iPPE Access Object

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Access is contained in the production version. Deletion not possible

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PPE4117 - Details

• The SAP error message PPE4117, which states "Access is contained in the production version. Deletion not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a production version that is still being referenced or used in the system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when there are existing production orders, planned orders, or other dependent objects that rely on the production version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The production version you are trying to delete is still linked to existing production orders, planned orders, or other master data.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that prevent the deletion of the production version.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting a production version does not lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check if there are any active production