How To Fix PPEENG137 - &1 &2 is still used in alternative(s)

PPEENG137 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 137

• Message text: &1 &2 is still used in alternative(s)

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete &v1& &v2&. However, &v1& &v2& is still used in
alternatives so it cannot be deleted.

System Response

The system does not allow you to delete &v1& &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Delete the references to &v1& &v2& from the alternatives before you
delete &v1& &v2&.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PPEENG137 - Details

• The SAP error message PPEENG137 indicates that a particular object (like a production version or a routing) is still being used in one or more alternatives. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and engineering, where alternatives are used to define different ways to produce a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a production version, routing, or another object that is still referenced in one or more alternatives. This means that the system is preventing you from making changes that could lead to inconsistencies in the production planning process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Alternatives: Check which alternatives are using the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (like the production version or routing transaction) and checking the alternatives associated with it.
  
  
  Remove References: Once you identify the alternatives that are using the