How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN048 - Administrative data of attribute & could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_ATTRFRG_GEN - Message Class for Generating Attributes and Sets

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Administrative data of attribute & could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Please contact SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN048 - Administrative data of attribute & could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN048 indicates that the administrative data of a specific attribute could not be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of managing characteristics or attributes in SAP, particularly when dealing with classification or variant configuration.
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  
  Existing Dependencies: The attribute you are trying to delete may still be in use by other objects, such as classes, characteristics, or materials. If there are dependencies, SAP will not allow the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the administrative data of the attribute.
  
  
  System Locking: The attribute might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be constraints in place that prevent the deletion of certain attributes due to business rules or data integrity requirements.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CT04 (Change Characteristic) to check if the attribute is still being used in any classes or characteristics.
  If it is in use, you will need to remove it from those objects before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Review Authorizations: 
  
  Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete attributes. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust authorizations if necessary.
  
  
  
  Unlock the Attribute: 
  
  If the attribute is locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact your SAP Basis team to unlock it.
  
  
  
  Check for Data Integrity Constraints: 
  
  Review any business rules or constraints that may be preventing the deletion. You may need to consult with your functional team to understand these constraints.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the underlying database tables for any related entries that may need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message number or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to classification and variant configuration for best practices on managing attributes and characteristics.
  Community Forums: Consider checking SAP Community forums or other user groups for similar issues and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to engage with SAP support for further assistance.