How To Fix RMSL055 - Ingredient cannot be deleted

RMSL055 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSL - Labeling Application Messages

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Ingredient cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The item for deletion is an ingredient that cannot be deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Select a different item number to continue the operation.

Procedure for System Administrators

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RMSL055 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSL055, which states "Ingredient cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules when you attempt to delete an ingredient from a recipe or formula. This error can arise due to several reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Causes of RMSL055 Error
  
  
  Ingredient Usage: The ingredient you are trying to delete may be in use in other recipes, production orders, or batch records. SAP prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like BOMs, production orders, or quality management records) that reference the ingredient.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the ingredient.
  
  
  Status of the Ingredient: The ingredient might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it could be marked as "active" or "in use").
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in