An orphaned product format is a product format that no longer is associated with a product. The most likely cause of such a scenario is that an administrator deleted a product but did not delete the associated product formats.
As a result, if it is essential to delete such a product, then delete the associated product formats beforehand.
To find and delete orphaned product formats after the fact, follow the procedure below:
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Navigate to the Product Formats module using the Product Formats link in the sidebar on the Products list page.
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Once on the Product Formats list page, click the Is Orphaned? checkbox in the search form and then click the Search button.
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The records returned, if any, are orphaned product formats. If you have sufficient privileges, you can delete the product formats. Important: It is not recommended to delete product formats. Totals on carts, wishlists, quotes, and orders containing said product format will no longer be valid once deleted.