How To Fix PPER3E_EXPL009 - Production version &1 cannot be deleted (used in &2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PPER3E_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 PPER3E_EXPL009 - Production version &1 cannot be deleted (used in &2) ?

  The SAP error message PPER3E_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. This typically means that the production version is linked to a material that is still in use in some production orders, planned orders, or other related documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Production Orders: The production version is associated with active production orders that are still in process.
  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 Active Orders:
  
  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