Message type: E = Error
Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance
Message number: 053
Message text: MG / plant allocations exist. Deletion not possible
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
Delete the assignments plant/material groups if necessary.
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WW053
- MG / plant allocations exist. Deletion not possible ?The SAP error message WW053 ("MG / plant allocations exist. Deletion not possible") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material master record or a related object, but there are existing allocations or dependencies that prevent the deletion. This is often related to the material being assigned to a plant or having stock, purchase orders, or other transactions associated with it. Causes: Existing Allocations: The material is allocated to one or more plants, which means it has stock or is involved in transactions that prevent deletion. Open Purchase Orders: There may be open purchase orders or contracts that reference the material. Stock Levels: If there is stock of the material in the plant, it cannot be deleted until the stock is cleared. Dependencies: Other dependent objects (like BOMs, routings, or production orders) may reference the material. Solutions: Check Allocations: Use transaction codes like MMBE (Stock Overview) or MB52 (List Warehouse Stocks on Hand) to check if
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