How To Fix WW632 - No deletion, due to existing material valuations or char. restrictions

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WW - Material group master maintenance

• Message number: 632

• Message text: No deletion, due to existing material valuations or char. restrictions

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WW632 - No deletion, due to existing material valuations or char. restrictions ?

  The SAP error message WW632 ("No deletion, due to existing material valuations or char. restrictions") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a material master record that is still associated with existing material valuations or characteristic restrictions. This is a safeguard in SAP to prevent the deletion of materials that are still in use or have dependencies that could affect other processes.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Material Valuations: The material you are trying to delete has existing valuations in the system. This could be due to stock on hand, purchase orders, or other financial implications.
  Characteristic Restrictions: If the material is part of a classification system and has characteristics assigned, it cannot be deleted until those characteristics are removed or the material is unclassified.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions (like purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders) that reference the material.
  Dependencies: The material might be linked to other objects in the system, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, or other master data.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Material Valuations:
  
  Use transaction code MM03 to display the material and check if there are any existing stock levels or valuations.
  If there are stock levels, you may need to perform a stock transfer or adjust the stock before deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Characteristics:
  
  If the material is classified, go to transaction code CL02 to remove any characteristics associated with the material.
  Ensure that the material is no longer classified before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Clear Open Transactions:
  
  Review any open purchase orders, sales orders, or production orders that reference the material. You may need to close or delete these transactions before proceeding.
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check for references.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if the material is part of any BOMs or routings. Use transaction codes CS03 (Display BOM) or CA03 (Display Routing) to check for dependencies.
  If the material is part of a BOM or routing, you will need to remove it from those objects first.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code MM06:
  
  If you want to block the material instead of deleting it, you can use transaction code MM06 to mark the material as "blocked" for purchasing and sales.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help identify the root cause.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  MM03: Display Material
  MM06: Change Material (Block)
  CL02: Change Class (for characteristics)
  CS03: Display BOM
  CA03: Display Routing
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the WW632 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.