How To Fix SE437 - Not possible to delete basic line & (alternative line & exists)

SE437 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 437

• Message text: Not possible to delete basic line & (alternative line & exists)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete line <(>&<)>. This is not possible because
this is a basic line for which the alternative line <(>&<)> is included
in the service specifications.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE437 - Not possible to delete basic line & (alternative line & exists) ?

  The SAP error message SE437, which states "Not possible to delete basic line & (alternative line & exists)," typically occurs in the context of managing materials or product data in SAP, particularly when dealing with alternative items or configurations in the material master or BOM (Bill of Materials).
  
  Cause:
  This error arises when you attempt to delete a basic line item in a configuration or a material master record, but there is an alternative line item that is still linked to it. The system prevents the deletion because it maintains data integrity and ensures that all related items are accounted for.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Alternative Line: Check the configuration or material master to identify the alternative line that is causing the issue. You can do this by reviewing the related items or configurations in the system.
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Alternative Line: If the alternative line is