How To Fix CX608 - Characteristic &1 is still used in table &2

CX608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CX - Nachrichten für Konfigurationsprozess

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Characteristic &1 is still used in table &2

What causes this issue?

You want to delete characteristic &V1& from the structure of the
variant table. You cannot delete a characteristic from the table until
no more values for the characteristic are set in the table lines.

System Response

The system found that at least one table line contains a value for this
characteristic.

How to fix this error?

Delete the values for this characteristic from all table lines.
If you have maintained table lines with engineering change management,
you can no longer delete characteristics from the table structure.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CX608 - Characteristic &1 is still used in table &2 ?

  The SAP error message CX608 indicates that a characteristic (denoted as &1) is still being used in a specific table (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a characteristic that is still referenced in the system, which can lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The characteristic you are trying to delete or modify is still actively referenced in one or more tables, such as InfoObjects, master data, or transaction data.
  Data Dependencies: There may be existing data that relies on the characteristic, making it impossible to remove without first addressing these dependencies.
  Configuration Settings: The characteristic might be part of a configuration that is still in use, such as in a planning or reporting scenario.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check where the characteristic is being used. Look for any tables or structures that reference the characteristic.
  Remove References: