How To Fix CC224 - Deletion not possible (object dependencies or assignments thereof exist)

CC224 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 224

• Message text: Deletion not possible (object dependencies or assignments thereof exist)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC224 - Deletion not possible (object dependencies or assignments thereof exist) ?

  The SAP error message CC224, which states "Deletion not possible (object dependencies or assignments thereof exist)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a master data object (like a material, BOM, or routing) that has dependencies or assignments linked to it. This means that the object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects or processes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Object Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete has dependencies, such as:
  
  Bill of Materials (BOM) linked to the material.
  Routing assignments that reference the material.
  Production orders or purchase orders that are still active and reference the object.
  
  
  
  Assignments: The object may be assigned to other objects, such as:
  
  Work centers.
  Production versions.
  Other master data that relies on the object.
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CC224 error, you need to identify and remove the dependencies or assignments associated with the object you are trying to delete. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction