How To Fix /SAPAPO/DMMOD018 - The Product is still being used in iPPE &1. It will not be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/DMMOD -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: The Product is still being used in iPPE &1. It will not be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMMOD018 - The Product is still being used in iPPE &1. It will not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/DMMOD018 indicates that a product cannot be deleted because it is still being used in Integrated Product and Process Engineering (iPPE). This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) or SAP S/4HANA environments where iPPE is utilized for product modeling.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete a product that is still referenced in iPPE structures, such as:
  
  Product models
  Product variants
  Bill of materials (BOMs)
  Routing information
  Other related iPPE objects
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the product in iPPE. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check iPPE Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/iPPE or navigate through the iPPE workbench to find where the product is being used.
  Look for any models, variants, or other objects that reference the product.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any iPPE objects that reference the product, you will need to either delete those objects or change their references to another product.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Delete Product:
  
  Once all references to the product in iPPE have been removed, you can attempt to delete the product again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the product is still not deletable, check for other dependencies in the system, such as sales orders, production orders, or other planning objects that might be using the product.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed guidance on managing iPPE objects and product deletions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing iPPE, such as /SAPAPO/iPPE for accessing the iPPE workbench.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify iPPE objects.
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, test the deletion process in a sandbox environment to avoid impacting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the product from the system.