Message type: E = Error
Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -
Message number: 052
Message text: Product &1 &2 cannot be deleted because LC orders exist
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/SAPAPO/MAT052
- Product &1 &2 cannot be deleted because LC orders exist ?The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT052 indicates that a product (identified by the product number and location) cannot be deleted because there are existing lifecycle (LC) orders 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 active orders.
Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the product you are trying to delete has one or more lifecycle orders (such as production orders, purchase orders, or sales orders) that are still active or not fully processed. SAP prevents the deletion of products that are still tied to existing orders to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in the system.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check for Existing Orders: Use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/LCORD or /SAPAPO/ORDERS to check for any existing lifecycle orders associated with the product. Identify the specific orders that are preventing the deletion. Process
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