How To Fix PPEDI_EXPL009 - Production version &1 cannot be deleted (used in &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEDI_EXPL -

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Production version &1 cannot be deleted (used in &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL009 - Production version &1 cannot be deleted (used in &2) ?

  The SAP error message PPEDI_EXPL009 indicates that a production version cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in a specific context, which is identified by the placeholder &2 in the error message. This typically means that the production version is linked to existing production orders, planned orders, or other related objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Production Orders: The production version is associated with active production orders that are still in process or not fully completed.
  Planned Orders: There may be planned orders that reference the production version.
  Dependencies: The production version might be linked to other master data or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Material Status: The material status might restrict changes to the production version.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error and successfully delete the production version, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or MD04 (Stock/Requirements List) to check if there are any active production or planned orders that reference the production version.
  If there are active orders, you will need to either complete or delete those orders before you can delete the production version.
  
  
  
  Delete or Complete Orders:
  
  If there are production orders, you can either complete them or delete them if they are no longer needed.
  For planned orders, you can delete them if they are not required.
  
  
  
  Review Material Master:
  
  Check the material master data to ensure that there are no other dependencies or restrictions that might prevent the deletion of the production version.
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the material or production version has a status that restricts changes, you may need to change the status to allow for deletion.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  If you have confirmed that there are no dependencies, you can use transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions) to attempt to delete the production version again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for any specific configurations or settings that might be affecting the ability to delete the production version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  C223: Maintain Production Versions
  CO03: Display Production Order
  MD04: Stock/Requirements List
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to production versions and their deletion for additional guidance or known issues.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete production versions in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.