How To Fix FIPR212 - Attribute &1 is still being used in client &2

FIPR212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIPR - Nachrichten für Finanzprodukte

• Message number: 212

• Message text: Attribute &1 is still being used in client &2

What causes this issue?

You want to delete attribute &v1&. However, this attribute is still
being used in the attribute hierarchy of client &v2&. You can only
delete an attribute if it is no longer being used in the attriubute
hierarchy of any client.

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?

Option 1: Don't delete the attribute, but reassign it to 'Not used
attributes'. Do this as a matter of principle for all attributes
supplied by SAP.
Option 2: Reassign the attribute in all clients to 'Not used
attributes'. Then you can delete it.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIPR212 - Attribute &1 is still being used in client &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIPR212 indicates that a specific attribute (denoted as &1) is still being used in a particular client (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you are trying to delete or modify an attribute that is currently in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Attribute Usage: The attribute you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced in the system. This could be due to existing configurations, transactions, or data that rely on that attribute.
  Client-Specific Data: The error is specific to a client in the SAP system, meaning that the attribute is still active or in use within that particular client environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the attribute is being used. You can do this by checking the configuration settings, reports, or any transactions that might reference the attribute.
  Remove Dependencies: If possible, remove or update any dependencies that are using the attribute. This may