How To Fix C1222 - Dependency for characteristic & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 222

• Message text: Dependency for characteristic & cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1222 - Dependency for characteristic & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message C1222, which states "Dependency for characteristic & cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) when you attempt to delete a characteristic that is still being used in dependencies or other configurations.
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The characteristic you are trying to delete is still referenced in one or more dependencies (e.g., constraints, rules) within the configuration model.
  Usage in Classes: The characteristic may be part of a class or used in other objects that prevent its deletion.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: Sometimes, the deletion process may not have been completed properly, leading to residual references.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code CU02 (Change Characteristics) or CU03 (Display Characteristics) to check where the characteristic is being used.
  Look for dependencies, constraints, or rules that reference the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you find any dependencies that reference the characteristic, you will need to delete or modify those dependencies first.
  Navigate to the relevant dependencies and either delete or adjust them to remove the reference to the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Check Class Assignments:
  
  If the characteristic is part of a class, check the class assignments and remove the characteristic from the class if necessary.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion:
  
  Once all dependencies and references have been cleared, try deleting the characteristic again.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are included in the appropriate transport requests before moving to production.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CU01: Create Characteristics
  CU02: Change Characteristics
  CU03: Display Characteristics
  CU04: Change Dependencies
  CU05: Display Dependencies
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Variant Configuration for more detailed information on managing characteristics and dependencies.
  
  
  Best Practices: Always ensure that you have a backup or transport request in place before making changes to characteristics and dependencies to avoid data loss.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the C1222 error and successfully delete the characteristic in question.