How To Fix PPEENG167 - &1 &2 still has dependent iPPE objects

PPEENG167 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPEENG - iPPE Engine Messages

• Message number: 167

• Message text: &1 &2 still has dependent iPPE objects

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete &v1& &v2&. However, &v1& &v2& still has
dependent iPPE objects, which must be deleted before you can delete
&v1& &v2&.

System Response

The system will not delete &v1& &v2&.

How to fix this error?

Delete the dependent objects 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PPEENG167 - &1 &2 still has dependent iPPE objects ?

  The SAP error message PPEENG167 indicates that there are dependent iPPE (Integrated Product and Process Engineering) objects associated with a specific object (like a product or a variant) that you are trying to delete or modify. The message typically states that the object cannot be processed because it still has dependent objects that need to be addressed first.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or change an iPPE object that has dependencies. These dependencies can include:
  
  Variants: Other product variants that are linked to the object.
  Processes: Processes that reference the object.
  Configurations: Configurations that are dependent on the object.
  Attributes: Attributes that are tied to the object.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and manage the dependent objects. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like PPE1 or PPE2 to view the iPPE objects and their dependencies.
  Check the object in question to see what dependent objects are