How To Fix EBR550 - Deviation profile & is still used in overall profiles

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EBR - Message Class for Batch Records

• Message number: 550

• Message text: Deviation profile & is still used in overall profiles

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What causes this issue?

Deviation profile &V1& is still used in one or more overall profiles.
You cannot delete it.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete deviation profile &V1&, first call up Customizing
activity <LS>Define Material-Specific Overall Profile</> and delete the
deviation profile from all overall profiles.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EBR550 - Deviation profile & is still used in overall profiles ?

  The SAP error message EBR550 indicates that a deviation profile is still being used in overall profiles, which can prevent certain operations from being completed, such as deleting or modifying the deviation profile. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or similar areas where deviation profiles are utilized for managing compliance and risk assessments.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the EBR550 error is that the deviation profile you are trying to modify or delete is still linked to one or more overall profiles. In SAP, overall profiles are used to aggregate various deviation profiles, and if a deviation profile is still referenced in any overall profile, it cannot be removed or altered.
  Solution:
  To resolve the EBR550 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Overall Profiles: 
  
  Use transaction codes like EHS0 or EHS1 to navigate to the relevant area where deviation profiles are managed.
  Check the overall profiles that are currently using the deviation profile in question.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deviation Profile from Overall Profiles:
  
  Open each overall profile that references the deviation profile.
  Remove the deviation profile from the overall profile configuration.
  
  
  
  Save Changes: 
  
  After removing the deviation profile from all relevant overall profiles, save your changes.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation: 
  
  Once the deviation profile is no longer in use, you should be able to modify or delete it without encountering the EBR550 error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing profiles in SAP EHS, such as EHS0 for overall profiles and EHS1 for deviation profiles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed guidance on managing deviation profiles and overall profiles.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to modify profiles in the system, as lack of permissions can also lead to errors.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the overall profiles to ensure that they function correctly without the removed deviation profile.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the profiles are complex, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP EHS expert for further assistance.