How To Fix FSCY137 - Deleting the substring is not possible; &1 and &2 are used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSCY - Generation of Cover Pools - Flexible Master Data Structure

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Deleting the substring is not possible; &1 and &2 are used

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a substring, but this is not possible because a
master data record has been created using the subdivision ID &V1& and
substring &V2&.

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?

You can only delete the entry when you have deleted the master data
record.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSCY137 - Deleting the substring is not possible; &1 and &2 are used ?

  The SAP error message FSCY137 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a substring (or a part of a string) that is currently in use or referenced by other objects in the system. The placeholders &1 and &2 typically represent the specific objects or elements that are preventing the deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The substring you are trying to delete is linked to other data or objects in the system. This could be due to relationships in configuration, master data, or transactional data.
  Active References: The substring may be actively referenced in other processes, reports, or configurations, making it impossible to delete without first removing those references.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check the objects or elements represented by &1 and &2 in the error message. You need to identify where these references are being used.
  Remove References: Before attempting to delete the substring, ensure that all references to it are removed. This may involve:
  
  Updating or deleting related configurations.
  Modifying or removing dependent data entries.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to find dependencies. For example, you might use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to explore the usage of the substring.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the objects involved and their relationships.
  Testing: After removing the dependencies, try deleting the substring again in a test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the FSCY137 error message.
  System Logs: Review system logs or application logs for more context on the error and any related warnings or errors that may provide further insight.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.