How To Fix CATS_APPR_CUST005 - You cannot delete the approval view because it is still used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_APPR_CUST - Error Messages for Customizing of CATS Approval

• Message number: 005

• Message text: You cannot delete the approval view because it is still used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CATS_APPR_CUST005 - You cannot delete the approval view because it is still used ?

  The SAP error message CATS_APPR_CUST005 indicates that you are trying to delete an approval view in the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module, but the system is preventing you from doing so because the approval view is still in use. This typically means that there are existing approvals or configurations that reference the approval view you are attempting to delete.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Approvals: There are active approvals or records that are still linked to the approval view you are trying to delete.
  Configuration Dependencies: The approval view may be part of a configuration that is still being utilized in the system.
  User Assignments: Users may still be assigned to the approval view, preventing its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Approvals:
  
  Navigate to the approval view in question and check if there are any active approvals or records associated with it.
  If there are active records, you may need to complete or delete those approvals before attempting to delete the approval view.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Go to the configuration settings for CATS and check if the approval view is referenced in any other configurations.
  If it is, you may need to remove those references or adjust the configurations accordingly.
  
  
  
  User Assignments:
  
  Check if any users are currently assigned to the approval view.
  If there are users assigned, you will need to reassign them to a different approval view or remove their assignments.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like CATS_APPR to manage approval views and check their status.
  Use SE11 to check the database table entries related to approval views to identify any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to managing approval views in CATS.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  CATS (Cross-Application Time Sheet): A tool used in SAP for recording and managing time data across various applications.
  Approval Views: These are configurations that define how time entries are approved within the CATS module.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing CATS, such as CATS_APPR for approval views and CATS for time entry management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.