How To Fix CRM_FDT_MSG108 - Deleting Condition Attribute. Check it is not used in Rules.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_FDT_MSG -

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Deleting Condition Attribute. Check it is not used in Rules.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a customer condition attribute . Make sure it
is not used in any rules before you delete. The rules which use this
attribute will become inconsistent and cannot be used or fixed.

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?

Make sure the condition attribute is not used in any rules before you
delete it.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_FDT_MSG108 - Deleting Condition Attribute. Check it is not used in Rules. ?

  The SAP error message CRM_FDT_MSG108 indicates that you are trying to delete a condition attribute that is currently being used in one or more rules within the SAP CRM system. This is a common issue when managing condition attributes in the context of the Flexible Data Model (FDT) in SAP CRM.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The condition attribute you are attempting to delete is still referenced in one or more rules or conditions.
  SAP enforces referential integrity, meaning you cannot delete an object that is still in use to prevent inconsistencies in the data model.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the condition attribute is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant rules or conditions in the FDT.
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to find the relevant rules.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the rules that reference the condition attribute, you need to either modify or delete those rules to remove the dependency on the condition attribute.
  Ensure that you have a backup or a plan for any rules you modify or delete.
  
  
  
  Delete the Condition Attribute:
  
  After ensuring that the condition attribute is no longer referenced in any rules, you can proceed to delete the condition attribute.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After deletion, test the system to ensure that everything is functioning as expected and that no other components are affected.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to the SAP Help Portal or the specific documentation for the Flexible Data Model (FDT) for more details on managing condition attributes and rules.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CRMD_ORDER - for managing CRM orders.
  CRMD_ORDERADM_H - for accessing order administration.
  FDT - for accessing the Flexible Data Model tools.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always ensure that you have proper documentation and backups before making changes to rules or attributes.
  Regularly review and clean up unused rules and attributes to maintain system performance and avoid such errors in the future.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_FDT_MSG108 error and successfully delete the condition attribute.