How To Fix CV544 - Group &1 (type &2) cannot be deleted due to user-defined criteria

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CV - CIM messages: Update

• Message number: 544

• Message text: Group &1 (type &2) cannot be deleted due to user-defined criteria

What causes this issue?

You want to archive and delete group &V1& (task list type &V2&).
However, in SAP enhancement CPRE0001, you gave customer-specific
criteria which prevents this group from being deleted.

System Response

INCLUDE NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG OBJECT DOKU ID TX

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CV544 - Group &1 (type &2) cannot be deleted due to user-defined criteria ?

  The SAP error message CV544 indicates that a specific group (identified by &1) of a certain type (identified by &2) cannot be deleted because it is being used or is subject to user-defined criteria that prevent its deletion. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's classification system, where groups are used to categorize materials, characteristics, or other objects.
  Cause:
  
  User-Defined Criteria: The group you are trying to delete is linked to user-defined criteria that enforce certain conditions. These criteria may be set up to ensure data integrity or to maintain relationships between different objects in the system.
  Dependencies: The group may be associated with other objects or records that are still in use, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the group, which can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the group is linked to any other objects or records. You can do this by reviewing the classification data and checking for any dependencies that might exist.
  Review User-Defined Criteria: Examine the user-defined criteria that are preventing the deletion. You may need to modify or remove these criteria if they are no longer relevant.
  Delete Related Objects: If the group is associated with other objects, consider deleting or modifying those objects first before attempting to delete the group.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the group. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on handling classification groups and user-defined criteria.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to view or modify classification data.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CV544 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.