How To Fix RTCMMD148 - The multiple article assignment cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 148

• Message text: The multiple article assignment cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You can cancel an active multiple material assignment if no materials
are assigned multiple times within the hierarchy.

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?

Delete the multiply assigned material from the material hierarchy.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD148 - The multiple article assignment cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD148, which states "The multiple article assignment cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing articles (products) in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that there are constraints preventing the deletion of a multiple article assignment, which is often related to the following causes:
  Causes:
  
  Active Assignments: The article may still have active assignments in the system, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or stock movements that reference the multiple article assignment.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects in the system that prevent deletion. For example, if the article is part of a promotion or a pricing condition, it cannot be deleted until those dependencies are resolved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the multiple article assignment.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may restrict the deletion of multiple article assignments based on business rules or settings.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Active Assignments: Review the article assignments to ensure there are no active references. You can do this by checking for any open sales orders, purchase orders, or stock movements related to the article.
  Remove Dependencies: If there are dependencies (like promotions or pricing conditions), you will need to remove or deactivate those before attempting to delete the multiple article assignment.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the assignment has the necessary authorizations. If not, contact your system administrator to grant the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific configurations that may be affecting the ability to delete the assignment.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like MM02 for changing material master data) to check the status of the article and its assignments.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to article management, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where other users may have encountered similar issues and can provide insights or solutions.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to escalate the matter to your SAP support team for further investigation.