How To Fix C1208 - Value & is still in use

C1208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 208

• Message text: Value & is still in use

What causes this issue?

Value &v1& is assigned to an object. For this reason, you cannot delete
the value.

System Response

Value &v1& will be ignored from now on.

How to fix this error?

Delete all classifications where this value is assigned, then call this
report again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1208 - Value & is still in use ?

  The SAP error message C1208 ("Value & is still in use") typically occurs in the context of master data management, particularly when you are trying to delete or change a characteristic value that is still being referenced in some way within the system. This can happen in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Production Planning (PP), or other areas where characteristics and values are used.
  
  Cause:
  The error indicates that the characteristic value you are trying to delete or modify is still in use. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The value is assigned to existing master data records (e.g., materials, classes, or characteristics).
  Open Transactions: There are open transactions or documents that reference the characteristic value.
  Dependencies: The value may be linked to other dependent objects or configurations that prevent its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the C1208 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser)