How To Fix CUMTX231 - Characteristic & in function & cannot be deleted

CUMTX231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 231

• Message text: Characteristic & in function & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& in table &V2& is used in dependencies during the
period &V3& - &V4&. Therefore, you cannot delete this characteristic.

System Response

The system checks whether the characteristic is in use and, if it is,
prevents you from deleting the characteristic.

How to fix this error?

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

Do you want to see where the characteristic is used?
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Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CUMTX231 - Details

• The SAP error message CUMTX231 indicates that a characteristic cannot be deleted in a specific function or context. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC) or when dealing with characteristics in the classification system.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Usage in Objects: The characteristic you are trying to delete is still being used in one or more objects, such as classes, characteristics, or configuration profiles. If a characteristic is assigned to a class or is part of a configuration profile, it cannot be deleted until it is removed from those objects.
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that prevent the deletion of the characteristic.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CT04 (Change Characteristic) to check where the characteristic is being used.
  Look for any classes, characteristics, or configuration profiles that reference the