How To Fix C1036 - Characteristic & still used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Characteristic & still used

What causes this issue?

You have chosen the <LS>Delete characteristic</> function from the
characteristics menu. However, the characteristic is still in use, so
it cannot be deleted.

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?

To determine where the characteristic is used, choose
<ZH>Characteristic -> Change, then Environment -> Where-used list</>.
After you have deleted all usages of the characteristic, you can choose
the delete function again and delete the characteristic.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1036 - Characteristic & still used ?

  The SAP error message C1036 ("Characteristic & still used") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or change a characteristic that is still being referenced in various objects within the SAP system. This can happen in the context of classification, where characteristics are used in classes, materials, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the characteristic you are trying to delete or modify is still linked to one or more of the following:
  
  Classes
  Characteristics assignments in materials
  Object dependencies
  Other classification-related objects
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the characteristic before you can delete or modify it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check if the characteristic is assigned to any classes.
  Check if the characteristic is used in any material master records by using transaction MM03 (Display Material) and looking under the classification view.
  Look for any object dependencies that might be using the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the characteristic is assigned to a class, you will need to remove it from the class.
  If it is used in materials, you may need to remove the classification from those materials.
  Ensure that there are no object dependencies or other links that reference the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you can proceed to delete or modify the characteristic using transaction CT04 (Change Characteristic).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM03: Display Material
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classification management.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to characteristics and classes.
  
  
  Backup: It is always a good practice to back up any important data before making changes to the classification system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1036 error and successfully manage your characteristics in SAP.