How To Fix /SCMB/SE_MDM039 - Delete failed (Product &1 Location &2)

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/SE_MDM -

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Delete failed (Product &1 Location &2)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM039 - Delete failed (Product &1 Location &2) ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/SE_MDM039 Delete failed (Product &1 Location &2) typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to delete a product-location combination from the Master Data Management (MDM) system, but the deletion fails for some reason.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The product-location combination may have dependencies or references in other data objects, such as active transactions, sales orders, or inventory records, which prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to perform the deletion may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the product-location combination.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of the product-location combination.
  System Locking: The product-location combination might be locked by another process or user, preventing the deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the SCM or MDM that are preventing the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any existing transactions or records that may be linked to the product-location combination. Ensure that there are no active references that would prevent deletion.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary permissions to delete the product-location combination. This may involve checking user roles and authorizations in the SAP system.
  Data Integrity Checks: Investigate any data integrity constraints that may be in place. This may involve checking for related records in other tables or modules.
  Unlock the Record: If the record is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the locking issue. This may involve waiting for the lock to be released or contacting the user who has the lock.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings in the SCM or MDM to ensure that there are no settings that would prevent the deletion of the product-location combination.
  Error Logs: Check the system logs for any additional error messages or information that may provide more context about why the deletion failed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that may help in troubleshooting, such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SM37 (Job Monitoring).
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP documentation for SCM and MDM for best practices related to master data management and deletion processes.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP Basis or technical team for further investigation.