How To Fix WU088 - Cannot be deleted. Material is assigned to product catalog &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 088

• Message text: Cannot be deleted. Material is assigned to product catalog &

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a product catalog which is assigned to a promotion.
A product catalog which is assigned to a promotion cannot be deleted if
materials have already been assigned to it.
&what_to_do&
First delete the material assignments to the product catalog.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU088 - Cannot be deleted. Material is assigned to product catalog & ?

  The SAP error message WU088, which states "Cannot be deleted. Material is assigned to product catalog," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material that is still linked to a product catalog in the SAP system. This means that the material is being used in a way that prevents its deletion, often due to dependencies or references in the product catalog.
  Cause:
  
  Material Assignment: The material you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more product catalogs.
  Active References: There may be active references or dependencies that prevent the deletion of the material.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that materials that are in use are not deleted, which could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Product Catalog Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like COMMPR01 (for managing product catalogs) to check if the material is assigned to any product catalogs.
  Navigate to the relevant product catalog and see if the material is listed.
  
  
  
  Remove Material from Product Catalog:
  
  If the material is indeed assigned to a product catalog, you will need to remove it from the catalog before you can delete it.
  In the product catalog management screen, find the material and remove it from the catalog.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that the material is not linked to any other objects or processes that might prevent its deletion.
  Check for any sales orders, purchase orders, or other documents that might reference the material.
  
  
  
  Delete the Material:
  
  Once you have removed the material from all product catalogs and ensured there are no other dependencies, you can attempt to delete the material again using transaction code MM02 (to change the material) or MM06 (to mark the material for deletion).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need more detailed guidance, refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), MM03 (Display Material), COMMPR01 (Product Catalog Management), and MM06 (Mark Material for Deletion).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to product catalogs and materials.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU088 error and successfully delete the material from the SAP system.