How To Fix WB2_ASGT037 - The shadow item cannot be deleted; assignments exist

WB2_ASGT037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2_ASGT - Shadow items ans assignments

• Message number: 037

• Message text: The shadow item cannot be deleted; assignments exist

What causes this issue?

The shadow item cannot be deleted because at least one assignment
exists.

System Response

The shadow item can be identified by GUID &V1&

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

WB2_ASGT037 - Details

• The SAP error message WB2_ASGT037 indicates that a shadow item cannot be deleted because there are existing assignments associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of managing materials or inventory in SAP, particularly when dealing with shadow items in the context of material master data or inventory management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a shadow item that is still linked to other objects or assignments in the system. Shadow items are often used in scenarios where materials are being managed in a way that requires temporary or alternate representations, and if there are dependencies or references to these items, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the existing assignments or dependencies associated with the shadow item before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Assignments: Use transaction codes like MM03 (Display