How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT028 - Product &1 &2 cannot be deleted because dependent objects exist

/SAPAPO/MAT028 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Product &1 &2 cannot be deleted because dependent objects exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT028 - Product &1 &2 cannot be deleted because dependent objects exist ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT028 indicates that a product (identified by the product number and location) cannot be deleted because there are dependent objects associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when trying to delete a product that is still linked to other objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Dependent Objects: The product may have dependent objects such as:
  Forecasts
  Planning versions
  Orders
  Stock levels
  Other master data linked to the product
  
  
  Active Planning Data: If there are active planning data or transactions that reference the product, it cannot be deleted.
  Integration with Other Modules: The product may be integrated with other SAP modules (like SAP ERP) where it is still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OM17 (for checking product master data) or /SAPAPO/MC62 (for checking forecasts) to identify what dependent objects are linked to