How To Fix WU469 - Material & cannot be deleted -> Subsequent processing started

WU469 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 469

• Message text: Material & cannot be deleted -> Subsequent processing started

What causes this issue?

The material can no longer be deleted as you have already carried out
subsequent processing for this material.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU469 - Material & cannot be deleted -> Subsequent processing started ?

  The SAP error message WU469 ("Material & cannot be deleted -> Subsequent processing started") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material that is still being processed in some way. This could be due to various reasons, such as open purchase orders, production orders, or other transactions that reference the material.
  Causes:
  
  Open Purchase Orders: If there are open purchase orders that include the material, it cannot be deleted.
  Production Orders: If there are production orders that reference the material, it will prevent deletion.
  Stock in Inventory: If there is stock of the material in inventory, it cannot be deleted.
  Sales Orders: If there are sales orders that include the material, it will also prevent deletion.
  Dependent Objects: Other dependent objects or transactions that reference the material can also cause this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME2N (for purchase orders), CO03 (for production orders), or VA03 (for sales orders) to check if there