How To Fix CM_EHENV_SCEN041 - Deletion of the calculation will affect the listed activities

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_SCEN - Compliance Scenario Messages

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Deletion of the calculation will affect the listed activities

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a calculation that has results which are used
in other activities (calculations, aggregations). If you delete this
calculation, this will lead to missing input data and errors in other
calculations, or its results will no longer be used in the aggregations
where they are referenced.

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?

Review the affected activities (calculations, aggregations) and resolve
the dependencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_SCEN041 - Deletion of the calculation will affect the listed activities ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_SCEN041 indicates that you are attempting to delete a calculation scenario or a calculation that is currently being used in various activities or processes within the system. This message serves as a warning that deleting the calculation will have implications for those activities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error message is that the calculation scenario you are trying to delete is linked to other objects or processes in the system. These could include:
  
  Active calculations that are currently in use.
  Reports or analyses that depend on the calculation.
  Other scenarios or workflows that reference the calculation.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check the activities or objects that are listed in the error message. Identify where the calculation is being used.
  
  
  Assess Impact: Determine the impact of deleting the calculation. If it is critical for ongoing processes, consider whether you can modify or deactivate it instead of deleting it.
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you still wish to proceed with the deletion, you will need to remove or update the dependencies first. This may involve:
  
  Updating reports or analyses to no longer reference the calculation.
  Deactivating or modifying workflows that depend on the calculation.
  
  
  
  Delete the Calculation: Once all dependencies have been addressed, you can attempt to delete the calculation again.
  
  
  Documentation: Ensure that you document any changes made for future reference and to inform other users who may be affected by the deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you manage calculations and scenarios, such as CMOD, SE80, or specific transaction codes related to your SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or documentation that may provide additional context or updates regarding this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the deletion does not adversely affect other processes.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the dependencies are complex, consider consulting with your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance.