How To Fix WRF_APC048 - Material &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use in assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Material &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use in assignments

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC048 - Material &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use in assignments ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_APC048: Material &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use in assignments
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete a material from the system, but the material is still referenced or assigned in certain master data or transactional data related to Activity Price Calculation (APC) or Work Center assignments. Specifically, the material is still linked to:
  
  Work center assignments
  Activity types
  Costing variants
  Routing or production versions
  Other APC-related assignments
  
  Because these references exist, SAP prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in costing or production processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to:
  
  
  Identify where the material is still assigned:
  
  Check if the material is assigned to any work centers or activity types.
  Review routing or production versions where the material might be used.
  Look into costing variants or activity price calculation settings.
  
  
  
  Remove or reassign the material from these assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes such as:
  
  CR03 (Display Work Center) to check assignments.
  CA03 (Display Routing) to check if the material is used in routings.
  CK13N (Display Cost Estimate) to check costing data.
  WRF_APC or related APC customizing transactions to check activity price calculation assignments.
  
  
  Delete or replace the material in these assignments as appropriate.
  
  
  
  After removing all references, try deleting the material again.
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  This error is a safeguard to prevent deletion of materials that are still active in production or costing processes.
  Always ensure that deleting a material will not impact ongoing production or costing runs.
  If unsure about the assignments, consult with your production planning or controlling team.
  Sometimes, custom reports or tables may help identify all references to the material.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Error
  WRF_APC048: Material cannot be deleted because it is still in use in assignments
  
  
  Cause
  Material is still assigned in APC-related master data or production assignments
  
  
  Solution
  Remove all assignments of the material in work centers, routings, costing, and APC data
  
  
  Tools
  Transactions: CR03, CA03, CK13N, APC customizing transactions
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or reports to find the assignments, feel free to ask!