How To Fix CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC117 - TREX attribute entered in 'Business Partner' field cannot be deleted

CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC - CRM Marketing: Messages Application Log

• Message number: 117

• Message text: TREX attribute entered in 'Business Partner' field cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete the TREX attribute, the 'Attribute Name' of
which is entered in the <LS>Business Partner</> field of the data source
at hand.
This is not allowed since the TREX attribute, the 'Attribute Name' of
which is entered in the <LS>Business Partner</> field is used as the key
attribute in the TREX index generated when saving the data source at
hand.

System Response

The TREX attribute is not deleted from the data source at hand.

How to fix this error?

If you definitely want to delete this TREX attribute from the data
source at hand, first change the value of the <LS>Business Partner</>
field and then delete the TREX attribute.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC117 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_MKTTG_DS_MISC117 indicates that there is an issue with the TREX (Text Retrieval and Extraction) attribute that has been entered in the 'Business Partner' field. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete or modify an attribute that is not allowed to be deleted due to its current usage or configuration in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Usage: The attribute you are trying to delete is currently in use or linked to other objects in the system, such as business partners or marketing attributes.
  System Configuration: The system may have restrictions on certain attributes that are critical for business processes, preventing their deletion.
  Data Consistency: Deleting an attribute could lead to inconsistencies in the data model, which the system is designed to prevent.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the attribute, check if it is being used in any business partner records or other related objects. You can do this