How To Fix FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS197 - Cannot delete collection &1 of season &2; articles are assigned to &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS - Season Maintenance Messages Class

• Message number: 197

• Message text: Cannot delete collection &1 of season &2; articles are assigned to &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS197 - Cannot delete collection &1 of season &2; articles are assigned to &1 ?

  The SAP error message FSH_MSG_CL_SEASONS197 indicates that you are trying to delete a collection in the SAP Fashion Management (SAP FMS) module, but the system is preventing the deletion because there are articles (products) assigned to that collection. This is a common issue when managing collections and articles in SAP, particularly in the fashion industry where collections are often tied to specific products.
  Cause:
  The error occurs due to the following reasons:
  
  Assigned Articles: There are one or more articles (products) that are currently assigned to the collection you are trying to delete.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of collections that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assigned Articles:
  
  Navigate to the collection in question and check which articles are assigned to it. You can do this by using the relevant transaction codes or navigating through the SAP GUI.
  Identify the articles that are linked to the collection.
  
  
  
  Unassign Articles:
  
  If you want to delete the collection, you need to unassign all articles from it first. This can typically be done in the article master data or collection management screen.
  Make sure to save your changes after unassigning the articles.
  
  
  
  Delete the Collection:
  
  Once all articles have been unassigned, you can attempt to delete the collection again. The error should no longer appear.
  
  
  
  Alternative Actions:
  
  If you do not want to delete the collection but rather want to keep it for historical purposes, consider marking it as inactive instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMS_COLLECTION or FMS_ARTICLE to manage collections and articles.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing collections and articles in SAP Fashion Management.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to collections and articles in the system.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP Fashion Management.