How To Fix WOD1035 - Generic article >&1< cannot be deleted

WOD1035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WOD1 - Messages for Function Group WOD1

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Generic article >&1< cannot be deleted

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WOD1035 - Generic article >&1< cannot be deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message: WOD1035 - Generic article >&1< cannot be deleted
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete a generic article (a material master record defined as a generic article in SAP) that is currently in use or referenced in other objects or processes within the system. Generic articles are often used as templates or placeholders in variant configuration or sales processes, and SAP restricts their deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Common reasons why the generic article cannot be deleted include:
  
  The generic article is assigned to a material variant or is part of a variant configuration.
  It is referenced in sales documents, bills of materials (BOMs), or production orders.
  It is linked to classification data or characteristics.
  It is used in pricing conditions or customer-specific settings.
  The article is flagged as a generic article in the system and deletion is restricted by design.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error