How To Fix V1773 - Item & cannot be deleted because of order bill of material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: V1 - Verkaufsbelegbearbeitung

• Message number: 773

• Message text: Item & cannot be deleted because of order bill of material

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message V1773 - Item & cannot be deleted because of order bill of material ?

  The SAP error message V1773 indicates that an item cannot be deleted because it is associated with an order bill of material (BOM). This typically occurs in the context of production orders or sales orders where the item in question is linked to a BOM that is required for the production or assembly process.
  Cause:
  
  BOM Dependency: The item you are trying to delete is part of a BOM that is currently being used in a production order or sales order.
  Active Orders: There may be active production or sales orders that reference the item, preventing its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that items that are part of a BOM cannot be deleted without addressing their dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Active Orders:
  
  Review any active production or sales orders that reference the item. You can do this by using transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  If there are active orders, you may need to complete or delete those orders before you can delete the item.
  
  
  
  Remove BOM Associations:
  
  If the item is part of a BOM, you will need to remove it from the BOM. You can do this using transaction code CS02 (Change BOM).
  After removing the item from the BOM, ensure that there are no other dependencies that would prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the item is not referenced in any other related documents or processes, such as purchase orders or inventory records.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the item, consult with your production or inventory management team to ensure that it is safe to proceed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) to view the BOM details and confirm the item’s association.
  Use MM03 (Display Material) to check the material master data for any additional dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on BOM management and item deletion processes.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), CS03 (Display BOM), CO03 (Display Production Order), and VA03 (Display Sales Order).
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to BOMs and orders in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.