How To Fix COM_ATTRFRG_GEN194 - Set type & cannot be deleted; usages still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 194

• Message text: Set type & cannot be deleted; usages still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN194 - Set type & cannot be deleted; usages still exist ?

  The SAP error message COM_ATTRFRG_GEN194 indicates that a set type cannot be deleted because there are still usages or references to it in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where set types are used to define groups of characteristics or attributes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a set type that is still being used in one or more of the following contexts:
  
  Assigned to a class or object.
  Used in a classification or variant configuration.
  Referenced in any other configuration or master data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove all usages of the set type before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify Usages:
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check if the set type is assigned to any classes.
  Check for any characteristics or objects that might be using the set type.
  You can also use transaction SE11 to look at the database table entries related to the set type.
  
  
  
  Remove Usages:
  
  If you find that the set type is assigned to a class, you will need to remove it from that class.
  If it is used in any other configuration or master data, you will need to update or delete those references.
  
  
  
  Delete the Set Type:
  
  Once all usages have been removed, you can proceed to delete the set type using transaction CL01 (Create Set Type) or CL02 (Change Set Type).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL01: Create Set Type
  CL02: Change Set Type
  CL03: Display Class
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check table entries)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on classification and set types.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and set types.
  
  
  Backup: It is always a good practice to back up any important configurations before making deletions.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the set type.