How To Fix WU879 - Deletion of plant group & not possible -> active bonus buys

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 879

• Message text: Deletion of plant group & not possible -> active bonus buys

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete a plant group for which bonus buys are active.

System Response

INCLUDE ISR_STOP

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE ISR_CHECK

Procedure for System Administrators

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU879 - Deletion of plant group & not possible -> active bonus buys ?

  The SAP error message WU879 indicates that the deletion of a plant group is not possible because there are active bonus buys associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of managing promotional activities or pricing strategies within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to sales and distribution or materials management.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the plant group you are trying to delete has active bonus buy agreements or promotions linked to it. Bonus buys are promotional offers that provide customers with additional products or discounts when they purchase certain items. If there are active bonus buys, the system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid disrupting ongoing promotions.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Bonus Buys:
  
  Check for any active bonus buys associated with the plant group you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction codes or reports that list bonus buys.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Delete Bonus Buys:
  
  If you find active bonus buys, you will need to either deactivate or delete them. This can usually be done through the transaction codes related to bonus buy management (e.g., using transaction codes like VBN1 for creating bonus buys or VBN2 for changing them).
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all active bonus buys have been addressed, attempt to delete the plant group again. The error should no longer occur if there are no remaining dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need more detailed steps, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists even after addressing bonus buys, check for other dependencies or configurations that might be preventing the deletion of the plant group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing bonus buys and plant groups, such as VBN1, VBN2, OVB1, etc.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify or delete bonus buys and plant groups.
  Testing: If you are working in a production environment, consider testing the deletion process in a development or quality assurance environment first to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU879 error and successfully delete the plant group.