How To Fix WU502 - Material &1 can only be deleted using pricing reference material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 502

• Message text: Material &1 can only be deleted using pricing reference material &2

What causes this issue?

A pricing reference material is assigned to the material. The material
can only be deleted from the promotion with the pricing reference
material.

How to fix this error?

Select the pricing reference material and choose "Delete". The pricing
reference is then deleted from the promotion together with all
dependent materials.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU502 - Material &1 can only be deleted using pricing reference material &2 ?

  The SAP error message WU502 indicates that a specific material (denoted as &1) cannot be deleted because it is linked to a pricing reference material (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of materials that are part of a pricing structure or have dependencies that prevent their deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Pricing Reference: The material you are trying to delete is being used as a reference for pricing in other materials or transactions. This means that the system has established a relationship between the two materials for pricing purposes.
  Dependencies: There may be other dependencies or configurations in the system that require the material to remain active, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory records.
  Material Type: Certain material types in SAP have restrictions on deletion based on their configuration and usage in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the material, check if there are any existing dependencies or references to the material in question. This can include:
  
  Sales orders
  Purchase orders
  Stock levels
  Pricing conditions
  BOMs (Bill of Materials)
  Routing
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the material is referenced in any of the above, you will need to remove those references first. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing sales orders or purchase orders that reference the material.
  Adjusting pricing conditions that use the material as a reference.
  Updating or deleting BOMs or routings that include the material.
  
  
  
  Use the Pricing Reference Material: If the material is linked to a pricing reference material, you may need to consider whether you can delete or modify the pricing reference material instead.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific instructions related to your system configuration and the materials involved.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes to check the material's status and dependencies:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM02: Change Material
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Material Master: Understanding the material master data and its configuration is crucial. The material master contains all the information about a material that is required to manage it throughout its lifecycle.
  Pricing Conditions: Familiarize yourself with how pricing conditions are set up in SAP, as this will help you understand the implications of deleting a material that is used in pricing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions for this specific error message.
  
  If you continue to face issues, it may be beneficial to engage with your SAP support team or a consultant who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific SAP environment and configuration.