How To Fix V1272 - Item & cannot be deleted.

V1272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Item & cannot be deleted.

What causes this issue?

This item is a substitute determined by the system through product or
material selection, or through plant substitution. As such, it is a
subitem and cannot be deleted.

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?

If you'd like to delete this subitem, you must delete the main item.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1272 - Item & cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message V1272, which states "Item & cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of sales documents, such as sales orders or quotations. This error indicates that the item you are trying to delete is not eligible for deletion due to certain conditions or constraints.
  Causes of Error V1272
  
  
  Item Status: The item may have a status that prevents deletion. For example, if the item has already been processed (e.g., delivered, invoiced), it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Dependencies: The item may have dependencies with other items or documents. For instance, if the item is part of a bundle or has been referenced in another document, it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions on item deletion based on business rules or configurations.
  
  
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete items from the document.
  
  
  Custom Logic: There may be custom logic or user exits implemented