How To Fix /SAPAPO/MAT293 - Product split uses product &1 (Not possible to delete)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/MAT -

• Message number: 293

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT293 - Product split uses product &1 (Not possible to delete) ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/MAT293 Product split uses product &1 (Not possible to delete) typically occurs in the context of SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when you attempt to delete a product that is involved in a product split. A product split in SAP APO refers to the situation where a single product is divided into multiple products for planning or execution purposes.
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the product you are trying to delete is currently being used in a product split relationship with another product (denoted as &1 in the error message). This means that the system has established dependencies between the products, and deleting the product would violate these dependencies.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Split Relationships:
  
  Use transaction code /SAPAPO/MAT1 or /SAPAPO/MAT2 to view the product master data and check the product split relationships.
  Identify the product that is causing the dependency (the product indicated by &1).
  
  
  
  Remove Product Split:
  
  If you determine that the product split is no longer needed, you can remove the product split relationship. This can typically be done in the product master data maintenance screen.
  Navigate to the relevant section where product splits are defined and delete or modify the relationship.
  
  
  
  Delete the Product:
  
  Once the product split relationship has been removed, you should be able to delete the product without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the product in other areas of the system (e.g., in planning books, key figures, etc.) that might prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing a product split, consult your organization's documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as /SAPAPO/MAT1, /SAPAPO/MAT2, and /SAPAPO/MAT3 for product master data maintenance.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to product splits and deletion issues, as they may provide additional insights or solutions.
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify product master data and delete products in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the product if it is no longer needed.