How To Fix WU2029 - Material &1 uses attached bonus buys. Deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WU2 - Promotion management messages

• Message number: 029

• Message text: Material &1 uses attached bonus buys. Deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WU2029 - Material &1 uses attached bonus buys. Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message WU2029 indicates that you are trying to delete a material that has attached bonus buys. Bonus buys are promotional items or discounts that are linked to the main material, and SAP prevents the deletion of such materials to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in the pricing and promotional structures.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The material you are trying to delete is associated with bonus buy conditions in the system.
  There are active promotions or pricing conditions that reference the material, making it impossible to delete without first addressing these dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Attached Bonus Buys:
  
  Use transaction codes like VK13 (Display Condition) or VK31 (Maintain Condition) to check if there are any bonus buy conditions linked to the material.
  Look for any promotional pricing or discounts that reference the material.
  
  
  
  Remove or Adjust Bonus Buys:
  
  If you find any bonus buy conditions, you will need to either delete or adjust them before you can delete the material.
  Use transaction VK12 to change or delete the relevant bonus buy conditions.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the material in other areas of the system, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or inventory records.
  
  
  
  Delete the Material:
  
  Once all dependencies are resolved, you can proceed to delete the material using transaction MM06 (Delete Material).
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting bonus buys or the material itself, consult your SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VK13: Display Condition
  VK31: Maintain Condition
  VK12: Change Condition
  MM06: Delete Material
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on managing materials and promotions.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always back up data before making deletions.
  Consider the impact on sales and marketing strategies when removing bonus buys or materials.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the WU2029 error and successfully delete the material if needed.