How To Fix WY049 - VSR $ cannot be deleted due to variant data in purchasing organization $

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WY - Supplier Master

• Message number: 049

• Message text: VSR $ cannot be deleted due to variant data in purchasing organization $

What causes this issue?

Variant data still exist (purchasing data or partner functions) for the
vendor sub-range in a purchasing organization.

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?

First delete the variant data.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WY049 - VSR $ cannot be deleted due to variant data in purchasing organization $ ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WY049 VSR $ cannot be deleted due to variant data in purchasing organization $
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete a Vendor-Specific Rebate (VSR) condition record or a related variant record, but the system finds that there is still variant data maintained for the purchasing organization. In other words, the variant data linked to the purchasing organization prevents the deletion of the VSR condition or variant because the system enforces data consistency and integrity.
  
  VSR (Vendor-Specific Rebate) conditions are often maintained with variants that specify purchasing organizations or other organizational levels.
  If variant data exists for a purchasing organization, the system does not allow deletion of the VSR or variant to avoid orphaned or inconsistent data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to:
  
  Check for existing variant data linked to the purchasing organization mentioned in the error message.
  Delete or adjust the variant data for the purchasing organization before attempting to delete the VSR or variant record.
  Use transaction codes related to VSR or condition maintenance, such as:
  
  MEK1 / MEK2 / MEK3 (for condition records)
  MEK5 (for variant maintenance)
  
  
  Navigate to the variant data for the purchasing organization and remove or modify the entries that block deletion.
  After clearing the variant data, retry deleting the VSR or variant record.
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  VSR (Vendor-Specific Rebate) is part of SAP's purchasing and rebate management functionality, often used in logistics and procurement.
  Variants allow you to maintain condition records for specific organizational units (e.g., purchasing organizations).
  The system enforces referential integrity, so you cannot delete a variant or condition record if dependent data exists.
  Always ensure that no active or dependent data exists before deleting master or condition records.
  If unsure about the variant data, you can use SAP standard reports or tables (e.g., EKKO, EKPO, or condition tables) to check dependencies.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  Variant data exists for the purchasing organization, preventing deletion of VSR/variant.
  
  
  Solution
  Delete or adjust variant data for the purchasing organization before deleting the VSR.
  
  
  Related Transactions
  MEK1, MEK2, MEK3, MEK5 (condition and variant maintenance)
  
  
  Notes
  Ensure no dependent data exists to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific transaction steps or table names, please let me know!