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Message type: E = Error
Message class: W/ -
Message number: 153
Message text: Material & cannot be deleted as it is pricing ref. mat. for another mat.
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W/153
- Material & cannot be deleted as it is pricing ref. mat. for another mat. ?Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
SAP Error Message:
W/153 Material & cannot be deleted as it is pricing ref. mat. for another mat.
Cause:
This warning message occurs when you try to delete a material that is assigned as a pricing reference material for another material in the system.
Identify dependent materials:
Remove or change the pricing reference:
After removing all references:
Aspect | Details |
---|---|
Cause | Material is assigned as a pricing reference material for other materials. |
Effect | SAP prevents deletion to avoid breaking pricing references. |
Solution | Identify and remove/change pricing references in other materials before deleting. |
Transactions | VK11, VK13, MM06, MM17, Material Master (Sales Org. 2 view) |
Notes | Warning message; do not override without fixing references to maintain pricing integrity. |
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