How To Fix C$858 - Reports exist for specification &, assignment not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C$ -

• Message number: 858

• Message text: Reports exist for specification &, assignment not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C$858 - Reports exist for specification &, assignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message C$858, which states "Reports exist for specification &, assignment not possible," typically occurs in the context of managing specifications in SAP, particularly in the SAP Quality Management (QM) module or the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module. This error indicates that there are existing reports or documents associated with a specific specification, which prevents the assignment or modification of that specification.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Reports: The primary cause of this error is that there are reports or documents linked to the specification you are trying to modify or assign. This could include quality reports, inspection results, or other documentation that references the specification.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that specifications that are actively used in reports cannot be changed or deleted without proper handling.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Reports:
  
  Use transaction codes such as CWBQ (for Quality Management) or CVD1