How To Fix DFS_MAINT_COMMON019 - Platform code exists in the hierarchy. Platform group cannot be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_MAINT_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Maintenance

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Platform code exists in the hierarchy. Platform group cannot be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_MAINT_COMMON019 - Platform code exists in the hierarchy. Platform group cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_MAINT_COMMON019 indicates that you are trying to delete a platform group that still has associated platform codes in the hierarchy. This means that the platform group you are attempting to delete is still being referenced by one or more platform codes, and therefore, the system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The platform group you are trying to delete has one or more platform codes that are still linked to it.
  Hierarchy Structure: The platform group is part of a hierarchy structure that is still active or in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Check which platform codes are associated with the platform group you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., using transaction codes like DFS_MAINT or DFS_HIER).
  Look for any platform codes that are still linked to the platform group.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  Once you have identified the platform codes, you need to either delete or reassign them to another platform group.
  If you want to delete the platform codes, ensure that they are not in use elsewhere in the system.
  
  
  
  Delete the Platform Group:
  
  After removing all associations, you can attempt to delete the platform group again.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references that might prevent the deletion of the platform group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as DFS_MAINT for maintaining platform groups and DFS_HIER for managing hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing platform groups and codes.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to platform groups and codes in the system.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.