How To Fix CNVHCM_PRESEL228 - Deletion not possible as selection ID still referenced; check references

CNVHCM_PRESEL228 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNVHCM_PRESEL - TDMS4HCM: Messages for Object Selection

• Message number: 228

• Message text: Deletion not possible as selection ID still referenced; check references

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CNVHCM_PRESEL228 - Details

• The SAP error message CNVHCM_PRESEL228 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because the selection ID you are trying to delete is still being referenced elsewhere in the system. This is a common issue when working with selection IDs in SAP, particularly in the context of HCM (Human Capital Management) or other modules that utilize selection criteria.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The selection ID you are attempting to delete is still being used in other processes, reports, or configurations.
  Incomplete Deletion Process: There may be a previous operation that did not complete successfully, leaving references intact.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are dependencies on the selection ID, it will prevent deletion to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check where the selection ID is being referenced. Look for tables or configurations that might be using this ID.
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