How To Fix WU130 - Material & & cannot be deleted -> allocation table generated

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Material & & cannot be deleted -> allocation table generated

What causes this issue?

An attempt was made to delete the promotion material that is
already contained in an allocation table generated from the
promotion.

System Response

The deletion function was not executed.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU130 - Material & & cannot be deleted -> allocation table generated ?

  The SAP error message WU130 indicates that a material cannot be deleted because there is an allocation table generated for it. This typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory management within SAP, particularly when dealing with materials that have been allocated for production, sales orders, or other processes.
  Cause:
  
  Allocation Table Exists: The primary reason for this error is that the material in question has an allocation table associated with it. This means that the material is linked to certain transactions or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Open Transactions: There may be open sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders that reference the material.
  Stock Levels: If there is stock on hand for the material, it may also prevent deletion.
  Dependencies: The material may be part of a bill of materials (BOM) or routing that is still active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU130 error and successfully delete the material, you can follow these steps:
  
  Check Allocation Table: Use transaction code MM03 to display the material and check if there are any allocations or dependencies that need to be addressed.
  Clear Open Transactions: 
  
  Review and close any open sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders that reference the material.
  If necessary, cancel or delete these orders if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  Remove Stock: 
  
  If there is stock on hand, you may need to perform a stock transfer or a stock adjustment to remove the stock before attempting to delete the material.
  Use transaction codes like MB1A (Goods Issue) or MB1B (Transfer Posting) to adjust stock levels.
  
  
  Check BOM and Routing: If the material is part of a BOM or routing, you will need to remove it from those structures before deletion.
  
  Use transaction codes CS02 (Change BOM) or CA02 (Change Routing) to make necessary adjustments.
  
  
  Delete the Material: Once all dependencies and allocations are cleared, you can attempt to delete the material again using transaction code MM06.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM03 (Display Material), MM06 (Delete Material), CS02 (Change BOM), and CA02 (Change Routing).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete materials and make changes to orders and stock.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines and procedures related to material management.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in materials management.