How To Fix WU311 - Material & & is contained in & module(s) -> Deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Material & & is contained in & module(s) -> Deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

An item which is still assigned to a promotion module cannot be
deleted.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete all assignments of the item to promotion modules. Try again to
delete the item.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU311 - Material & & is contained in & module(s) -> Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message WU311 indicates that a material is contained in one or more modules, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete a material that is still being referenced in various transactions or configurations within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Material Usage: The material is still being used in various transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, production orders, or inventory management.
  Dependencies: The material may have dependencies in other modules, such as Production Planning (PP), Materials Management (MM), or Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Master Data: The material master data may be linked to other records that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the material, check for any existing dependencies. You can use transaction codes like:
  
  MM03: Display Material to see where the material is being used.
  MB52: List Warehouse Stocks on Hand to check inventory.
  CO03: Display Production Order to see if the material is part of any production orders.
  VA03: Display Sales Order to check if the material is part of any sales orders.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If the material is being referenced in any transactions, you will need to remove those references first. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing sales orders, purchase orders, or production orders that reference the material.
  Adjusting inventory levels if the material is still in stock.
  
  
  
  Flag for Deletion: If you cannot delete the material immediately, consider flagging it for deletion instead. This can be done using transaction code MM06 (Change Material) and setting the deletion flag.
  
  
  Consult with Users: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the material, consult with users or departments that may be using the material to ensure that it is safe to proceed.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete materials in the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for material management, such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message WU311.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on material management and deletion processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU311 error and successfully delete or flag the material for deletion in SAP.