How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SC016 - cannot delete strategy &1; used by application

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SC - Messages for Size Conversion topic

• Message number: 016

• Message text: cannot delete strategy &1; used by application

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SC016 - cannot delete strategy &1; used by application ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SC016 indicates that a strategy cannot be deleted because it is currently being used by an application. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where strategies are defined for various business processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a strategy that is still linked to one or more applications or processes within the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The strategy is actively assigned to contracts, projects, or other entities.
  Dependencies: There are dependencies or references to the strategy in other configurations or settings.
  User Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the strategy.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Identify where the strategy is being used. You can do this by checking the relevant applications or modules that may have references to the strategy.
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to look up tables that might hold references to the strategy.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the strategy is linked to contracts or other entities, you will need to remove those links before attempting to delete the strategy.
  Navigate to the relevant application and disassociate the strategy from any active contracts or processes.
  
  
  
  Review Configuration:
  
  Check if there are any configuration settings that reference the strategy. You may need to adjust these settings accordingly.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the strategy. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing strategies in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, attempt to delete the strategy again to see if the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as RECN (for contract management) or REIS (for investment management) that may be related to the strategy.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.