How To Fix PPEACT401 - Routing header &1 is still used in a production version

PPEACT401 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEACT - Messages for iPPE ACT Application (Activities)

• Message number: 401

• Message text: Routing header &1 is still used in a production version

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEACT401 - Routing header &1 is still used in a production version ?

  The SAP error message PPEACT401 indicates that a routing header (identified by &1) is still being used in a production version. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a routing that is currently linked to a production version in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Production Version: The routing you are trying to modify or delete is still associated with a production version. Production versions are used in production planning and control, and they reference routings for manufacturing processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system where the routing is linked to various production orders, planned orders, or other manufacturing documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Production Versions:
  
  Use transaction code C223 (or navigate through the menu) to check the production versions associated with the material in question. Identify if the routing is still linked to any active production versions.
  
  
  
  Remove Association:
  
  If the routing is linked to a production version,