How To Fix VMP_MSG082 - Cannot delete PS for material &1 alternative &2; planned MBOMs exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VMP_MSG - VMP Message Manager

• Message number: 082

• Message text: Cannot delete PS for material &1 alternative &2; planned MBOMs exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VMP_MSG082 - Cannot delete PS for material &1 alternative &2; planned MBOMs exist ?

  The SAP error message VMP_MSG082 indicates that you are trying to delete a Production Version (PS) for a material, but the system has found that there are planned Material Bills of Materials (MBOMs) associated with that production version. This prevents the deletion because the system requires that all dependencies and references be cleared before a production version can be deleted.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Planned MBOMs: There are planned MBOMs linked to the production version you are trying to delete. These planned MBOMs are essential for production planning and must be addressed before any deletion can occur.
  Dependencies: The production version may have dependencies that are still active, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing MBOMs:
  
  Use transaction code CS03 (Display Material BOM) to check if there are any planned MBOMs associated with the material and production version.
  If there are existing MBOMs, you will need to either delete or modify them.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change the MBOM:
  
  If the MBOM is no longer needed, you can delete it using transaction code CS02 (Change Material BOM).
  If the MBOM is still required, consider changing the production version instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the production version that need to be addressed.
  You can check for dependencies in the production planning area or related modules.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling production versions and MBOMs.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  C223: To delete production versions.
  C201: To create or change production versions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Production Versions: These are used in SAP to define how a product is manufactured, including the associated BOM and routing.
  Material BOM (Bill of Materials): This is a comprehensive list of materials, components, and assemblies required to manufacture a product.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing BOMs and production versions, such as CS01 (Create BOM), CS02 (Change BOM), and CS03 (Display BOM).
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the production version if it is no longer needed. If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.