How To Fix CUMTX230 - Characteristic & in table structure & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CUMTX - Variant Configuration - Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 230

• Message text: Characteristic & in table structure & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& in table &V2& is used in dependencies during the
period from &V3& to &V4&. This means that you cannot delete the
characteristic.

System Response

The system checks whether a characteristic is used in dependencies, and
if it is, you cannot delete it.

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CUMTX230 - Characteristic & in table structure & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CUMTX230 indicates that a characteristic cannot be deleted from a table structure because it is currently being used in some way within the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration or when dealing with characteristics in the context of classification.
  Cause:
  
  Usage in Table Structure: The characteristic you are trying to delete is part of a table structure that is being used in a configuration profile, class, or another related object.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like classes, characteristics, or configuration profiles) that prevent the deletion.
  Active Configuration Profiles: If the characteristic is part of an active configuration profile, it cannot be deleted until it is removed from that profile.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the characteristic, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the characteristic in the SAP GUI and checking its usage in classes or configuration profiles.
  Using transaction codes like CT04 (for characteristics) and CL02 (for classes) to see the relationships.
  
  
  
  Remove from Usage: If the characteristic is being used:
  
  Remove it from any classes or configuration profiles where it is currently assigned.
  Ensure that it is not part of any active variant configuration.
  
  
  
  Delete the Characteristic: Once you have confirmed that the characteristic is no longer in use, you can attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  Transport Requests: If you are working in a development environment, ensure that any changes are properly transported to the production environment after deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CU01: Create Configuration Profile
  CU02: Change Configuration Profile
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and their management in the context of variant configuration and classification.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues or provide additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have additional tools or insights into the specific configuration of your SAP system.