How To Fix CATS_SSC_MSG011 - Rejection Reason &1 cannot be deleted as it is used in productive system.

CATS_SSC_MSG011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CATS_SSC_MSG - CATS: Data Entry Profile fields validation messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Rejection Reason &1 cannot be deleted as it is used in productive system.

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CATS_SSC_MSG011 - Details

• The SAP error message CATS_SSC_MSG011 indicates that a rejection reason (in this case, represented by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently in use within a productive system. This typically occurs in the context of the Cross-Application Time Sheet (CATS) module, where rejection reasons are used to categorize and manage time entries that have been rejected.
  
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The rejection reason you are trying to delete is actively being referenced in time entries, approvals, or other related documents within the system.
  Productive Environment: The error specifically mentions that the system is productive, meaning that it is live and in use by end-users, which adds a layer of protection against changes that could disrupt operations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Before attempting to delete the rejection reason, you need to identify where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the time entries that reference this rejection reason.
  Reviewing any reports or logs that might show