How To Fix CE214 - Deletion not possible: & is still used in the routing

CE214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 214

• Message text: Deletion not possible: & is still used in the routing

What causes this issue?

&V1& &V2& is still used in one or more operations in the task list.
Therefore you cannot delete it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE214 - Deletion not possible: & is still used in the routing ?

  The SAP error message CE214 indicates that a specific operation or component cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced in a routing. This typically occurs in the context of production planning and control, where routings define the sequence of operations required to manufacture a product.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete an operation, component, or a similar object that is still linked to a routing. This means that the system has detected that the item you are trying to delete is still in use, and therefore, it cannot be removed without first addressing its dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE214 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check the routing where the operation or component is being used. You can do this by navigating to the routing transaction (e.g., CA03 for display routing) and reviewing the operations and components listed.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the operation or component is indeed being used in