How To Fix RTCMMD155 - Only planned, deactivated article hierarchies can be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Only planned, deactivated article hierarchies can be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD155 - Only planned, deactivated article hierarchies can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD155, which states "Only planned, deactivated article hierarchies can be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing article hierarchies in SAP Retail or SAP S/4HANA. This error indicates that you are trying to delete an article hierarchy that is either active or not in a planned state.
  Cause:
  
  Active Hierarchy: The article hierarchy you are attempting to delete is currently active. Active hierarchies cannot be deleted as they are in use.
  Not in Planned State: The hierarchy may not be in a planned state, meaning it has not been marked for deletion or is still in use for planning purposes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to ensure that the article hierarchy is deactivated and in a planned state before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Check Hierarchy Status:
  
  Navigate to the article hierarchy management transaction (e.g., using transaction code RHMD or similar).
  Check the status of the hierarchy you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Hierarchy:
  
  If the hierarchy is active, you will need to deactivate it. This can usually be done in the same management transaction by selecting the hierarchy and choosing the option to deactivate it.
  
  
  
  Set to Planned State:
  
  Ensure that the hierarchy is set to a planned state. This may involve marking it for deletion or ensuring it is not currently being used in any active planning processes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Hierarchy:
  
  Once the hierarchy is deactivated and in a planned state, you can proceed to delete it using the appropriate transaction or function.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RHMD (for managing article hierarchies) or MM42 (for mass changes to material master data).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed steps on managing article hierarchies and understanding their statuses.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to deactivate and delete article hierarchies in your SAP system.
  Testing: If you are working in a production environment, consider testing the deletion process in a development or quality assurance environment first to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the RTCMMD155 error and successfully delete the desired article hierarchy.