How To Fix CL260 - To delete profile &, delete all assignments first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 260

• Message text: To delete profile &, delete all assignments first

What causes this issue?

You can only delete a profile that is not assigned to any users or user
groups.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To see where the profile is used, choose <LS>Assignments</>. If you
want to delete the profile, delete these assignments.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL260 - To delete profile &, delete all assignments first ?

  The SAP error message CL260, which states "To delete profile &, delete all assignments first," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a profile that is still assigned to one or more objects, such as users, roles, or authorization profiles. This is a safeguard to prevent the accidental deletion of profiles that are still in use.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because:
  
  The profile you are trying to delete has active assignments.
  The system requires that all assignments to the profile be removed before it can be deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like PFCG (Role Maintenance) or SU01 (User Maintenance) to check where the profile is assigned.
  You can also use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to find users assigned to the profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., PFCG for roles) and remove the profile from all users or roles that are using it.
  If the profile is assigned to users, you can do this in the SU01 transaction by editing the user and removing the profile from the "Profiles" tab.
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  Once all assignments have been removed, you can proceed to delete the profile using the appropriate transaction (e.g., PFCG for profiles).
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the profile in other configurations or settings.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Profile Types: Understand the type of profile you are dealing with (e.g., authorization profiles, parameter profiles).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profiles and their management.
  Authorization Issues: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL260 error and successfully delete the profile in question.