How To Fix CC572 - Effectivity type & is in use and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CC - ECM: Messages

• Message number: 572

• Message text: Effectivity type & is in use and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CC572 - Effectivity type & is in use and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CC572 indicates that an effectivity type is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of managing configuration data, such as when dealing with variant configuration or product structures in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The effectivity type you are trying to delete is actively being used in one or more configurations, materials, or other related objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that prevent the deletion of the effectivity type.
  Master Data: The effectivity type might be referenced in master data records, such as BOMs (Bill of Materials), routing, or other configuration settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Before attempting to delete the effectivity type, you should identify where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the configuration profiles, BOMs, or routing that reference the effectivity type.
  Using transaction codes like CS03 (Display BOM) or CU50 (Configuration Profile) to find references.
  
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified where the effectivity type is being used, you will need to:
  
  Remove or change the references in the relevant objects (e.g., BOMs, routing, configuration profiles).
  Ensure that no active configurations are using the effectivity type.
  
  
  
  Delete the Effectivity Type: After ensuring that the effectivity type is no longer in use, you can attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the effectivity type that might prevent deletion. You can check for locks using transaction SM12.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the effectivity type, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CC01 (Create Effectivity Type)
  CC02 (Change Effectivity Type)
  CC03 (Display Effectivity Type)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to effectivity types and their management.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete effectivity types in your SAP system.
  
  
  Testing: If possible, test the deletion in a development or quality assurance environment before making changes in the production environment.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CC572 error and successfully delete the effectivity type if it is no longer needed.