How To Fix WAHD044 - AHD for material &1 in plant &2 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAHD - Messages for Alternative Historical Data

• Message number: 044

• Message text: AHD for material &1 in plant &2 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAHD044 - AHD for material &1 in plant &2 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WAHD044 indicates that a specific material in a particular plant cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of material master data management, particularly when attempting to delete a material that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Material Usage: The material is still being used in transactions, such as open purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements.
  Dependencies: There may be dependent objects or data associated with the material, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, or production orders.
  Status of Material: The material may be flagged as "blocked" or "not allowed for deletion" due to certain settings in the material master.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent deletion if the material is linked to other records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any open transactions or dependencies related to the material. This includes checking for:
  
  Open purchase orders
  Open sales orders
  Stock levels
  Production orders
  BOMs and routings
  
  
  
  Delete or Close Transactions: If there are open transactions, you may need to close them or delete them before attempting to delete the material.
  
  
  Change Material Status: If the material is blocked or has a status that prevents deletion, you may need to change its status in the material master.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the status and dependencies of the material. You can also use MM03 (Display Material) to view details.
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP documentation for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  MM01: Create Material
  MM02: Change Material
  MM03: Display Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message WAHD044 for specific patches or updates that may address the issue.
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete materials in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.