How To Fix CC220 - You cannot delete (configuration profile exists)

CC220 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 220

• Message text: You cannot delete (configuration profile exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC220 - You cannot delete (configuration profile exists) ?

  The SAP error message CC220 ("You cannot delete (configuration profile exists)") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a configuration profile in the SAP system, but there are existing dependencies or references to that profile. This is common in scenarios involving variant configuration, where a configuration profile is linked to various objects such as material master records, sales orders, or production orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Configuration Profiles: The configuration profile you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects in the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that prevent the deletion of the configuration profile. This could include active sales orders, production orders, or other linked objects that utilize the configuration profile.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the configuration profile.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like CS03 (Display Material BOM) or CU50 (Configuration Profile) to check if the configuration profile is being used