How To Fix FRMLDLG246 - Dependent formulas can only be deleted with a superior object

FRMLDLG246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLDLG - RMS-FRM: Dialog Messages for Formula

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Dependent formulas can only be deleted with a superior object

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete a dependent formula or a dependent stage
formula.
These formulas can only be deleted in conjunction with their superior
objects.

System Response

The system cancels the action.

How to fix this error?

Delete the formula using the superior object.

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.

FRMLDLG246 - Details

• The SAP error message FRMLDLG246 indicates that you are trying to delete a dependent formula in the SAP system, but the system is preventing this action because the formula is linked to a superior object. This typically occurs in the context of formula management in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to delete a formula that is dependent on another formula or object.
  The dependent formula is part of a hierarchy where it cannot be removed without first addressing the superior object it is linked to.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Superior Object: Determine which superior object the dependent formula is linked to. This could be another formula or a higher-level object in the hierarchy.
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Superior Object: 
  
  If you want to delete the dependent formula, you may need to