How To Fix CRM_FDT_MSG063 - Attribute &1 already in use; cannot be deleted

CRM_FDT_MSG063 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FDT_MSG -

• Message number: 063

• Message text: Attribute &1 already in use; cannot be deleted

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CRM_FDT_MSG063 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_FDT_MSG063 indicates that you are trying to delete an attribute that is currently in use within the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management) module, particularly when dealing with the Flexible Data Model (FDT) or similar data structures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An attribute (field) you are attempting to delete is still being referenced or utilized in one or more places within the system. This could include:
  Data models
  Business objects
  User interfaces
  Reports
  Other configurations or customizations
  
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the attribute is being used. You can do this by:
  Reviewing the data model or business object definitions.
  Searching for the attribute in related configurations, such as UI configurations or reports.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify where the attribute is being used, you will need to remove or modify those references. This may involve:
  Deleting the attribute from the data model or business