How To Fix WU506 - Pricing reference material &1 &2 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 506

• Message text: Pricing reference material &1 &2 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a material which is entered as the pricing reference
material for other materials in the material master. An error occurred
deleting one of these materials.
The pricing reference material and all materials to which this pricing
reference material is assigned can only be included in a promotion as a
group, and therefore only be deleted as a group as well.

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?

Correct the error for the material(s) which the system could not delete
and then execute the function again.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU506 - Pricing reference material &1 &2 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WU506 indicates that a pricing reference material cannot be deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of pricing conditions in SAP, particularly when dealing with material master data or pricing records.
  Cause:
  The error message WU506 can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The material you are trying to delete may have existing dependencies, such as pricing conditions, sales orders, or other documents that reference it.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if the material is linked to other records, it cannot be deleted until those links are resolved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the material or the associated pricing conditions.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the pricing procedure or material master settings may prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WU506 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Pricing Conditions) to check if there are any pricing conditions associated with the material.
  Review any sales orders, purchase orders, or contracts that may reference the material.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any dependencies, you will need to remove or update those references before attempting to delete the material again.
  For pricing conditions, you may need to delete or change the conditions associated with the material.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the material. You may need to contact your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your system configuration.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to check the material's status and dependencies.
  If you are sure that the material can be deleted, you can use MM06 (Mark for Deletion) instead of direct deletion.
  
  
  
  System Logs:
  
  Check system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Ensure that users involved in material management and pricing are adequately trained on the processes and implications of deleting materials in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WU506 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.