How To Fix EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER027 - Class &1 is still used in the configuration profile for material &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER - IS-U CRM: Generate Characteristics and Classes

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Class &1 is still used in the configuration profile for material &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER027 - Class &1 is still used in the configuration profile for material &2 ?

  The SAP error message EE_CRM_CLASS_GENER027 indicates that a classification class (denoted as &1) is still being used in the configuration profile for a specific material (denoted as &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a class that is still actively linked to a material's configuration profile.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The class you are trying to delete or modify is still assigned to one or more materials in the system.
  Configuration Profile: The configuration profile for the material is still referencing the class, which prevents its deletion or modification.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that rely on this class.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which materials are using the class. You can do this by navigating to the classification view of the material or using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class).
  Look for the configuration profile associated with the material in question.
  
  
  
  Remove Class Assignment:
  
  If you find that the class is assigned to the material, you will need to remove it from the configuration profile. This can typically be done in the classification view of the material.
  Use transaction CU02 (Change Configuration Profile) to modify the configuration profile and remove the class.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or links to the class that need to be addressed before you can delete or modify it.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Class:
  
  Once the class is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete or modify it as needed.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making changes, test the configuration to ensure that everything is functioning as expected and that the error does not reoccur.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CL02 / CL03: For changing or displaying classes.
  CU02: For changing configuration profiles.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on classification and configuration profiles.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to classes and configuration profiles.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your classification classes effectively.