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 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.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check if the production version is linked to any other documents or processes. This can include checking for dependencies in BOMs (Bill of Materials) or routing.
  
  
  
  Change Material Status:
  
  If the material status is preventing changes, you may need to change the status to allow for the deletion of the production version.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code:
  
  You can use transaction code C223 (Maintain Production Versions) to view the details of the production version and see where it is being used.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your organization's processes.
  
  
  
  Archiving:
  
  If the production version is no longer needed, consider archiving the related data instead of deleting it, if your organization has policies in place for data retention.
  
  
  
  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 this error message for additional insights or patches.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete production versions in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.