How To Fix CL770 - Error in: Deletion of value & &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 770

• Message text: Error in: Deletion of value & &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL770 - Error in: Deletion of value & & ?

  The SAP error message CL770, which states "Error in: Deletion of value & &", typically occurs when there is an issue with deleting a characteristic value in the classification system. This error can arise due to various reasons, such as dependencies on other objects, incorrect authorizations, or inconsistencies in the data.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The characteristic value you are trying to delete may be linked to other objects (e.g., material master records, classification data) that prevent its deletion.
  Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the characteristic value.
  Data Inconsistencies: There may be inconsistencies in the classification data that are causing the deletion process to fail.
  Active Usage: The characteristic value might be actively used in other transactions or processes, making it non-deletable.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review the characteristic value to see if it is assigned to any objects. You can use transaction codes like CL03 (Display Class) or CL02 (Change Class) to check where the characteristic value is used.
  If it is linked to any materials or classes, you may need to remove those links before attempting to delete the value.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete characteristic values. This can be checked with the help of your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Run consistency checks on the classification data to identify any issues. You can use transaction code CL20 (Consistency Check) to perform this check.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction CL02:
  
  If you are trying to delete a characteristic value directly, consider using transaction CL02 to change the class and remove the characteristic value from there.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific version of SAP you are using, as there may be known issues or additional steps required for your specific scenario.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  CL01: Create Class
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  CL20: Consistency Check
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on classification and characteristic management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CL770 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.