How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT292 - Product split uses product &1 (&2) (Not possible to delete)

/SAPAPO/MAT292 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 292

• Message text: Product split uses product &1 (&2) (Not possible to delete)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT292 - Product split uses product &1 (&2) (Not possible to delete) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT292 indicates that a product split is being used for a specific product, and as a result, it cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you are trying to delete a product that has been split into multiple product variants or has been involved in a product split process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Product Split: The product you are trying to delete has been involved in a product split, meaning it has been divided into multiple variants or has been assigned to different planning objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to this product in other planning objects, such as demand planning, supply planning, or other APO functionalities.
  Master Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of products that are still in use or have dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Product Usage: Before attempting to delete the product, check if it is