How To Fix PPE_MESSAGE029 - Deletion of item &1 &2 &3 &4 is not possible, because it is referenced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPE_MESSAGE - Messages for PPE

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Deletion of item &1 &2 &3 &4 is not possible, because it is referenced

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE029 - Deletion of item &1 &2 &3 &4 is not possible, because it is referenced ?

  The SAP error message PPE_MESSAGE029 indicates that you are trying to delete an item (identified by the parameters &1, &2, &3, &4) that is currently being referenced in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Production Planning or similar modules where certain items (like BOMs, routings, or production orders) cannot be deleted if they are still in use or linked to other objects.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Active References: The item you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects in the system. For example, a material might be linked to a production order, a sales order, or a BOM.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies that prevent the deletion, such as open purchase orders, stock levels, or other transactions that involve the item.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may prevent the deletion of items that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: Identify where the item is being referenced. You can use transaction codes like:
  
  CS03 (Display BOM) to check if the item is part of a Bill of Materials.
  CO03 (Display Production Order) to see if it is part of any production orders.
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for any purchase orders referencing the item.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the item is referenced in other documents, you will need to either:
  
  Delete or close those documents if they are no longer needed.
  Change the references to another item if applicable.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions: Ensure there are no open transactions involving the item. This includes checking for stock levels, sales orders, or any other related documents.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like:
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the database tables for any references.
  SE16N (General Table Display) to query specific tables related to the item.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to the item type you are trying to delete.
  
  
  Consider Archiving: If the item is no longer needed but cannot be deleted due to references, consider archiving it instead.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to PPE_MESSAGE029. There may be updates or patches that address this error.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete items in the system.
  Testing in Development: If possible, replicate the issue in a development or test environment to understand the dependencies better before attempting to delete in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.