How To Fix G00875 - Error occurred preparing Consolidation for deletion of characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 875

• Message text: Error occurred preparing Consolidation for deletion of characteristics

What causes this issue?

You wanted to delete characteristics that were already activated.
However, the preparatory measures need to do this could not be
executed.

System Response

Deletion cannot take place. Please check all settings for the
characteristic that is to be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If the characteristic still cannot be deleted and this is absolutely
necessary, please contact SAP.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G00875 - Error occurred preparing Consolidation for deletion of characteristics ?

  The SAP error message G00875, which states "Error occurred preparing Consolidation for deletion of characteristics," typically occurs in the context of SAP Business Warehouse (BW) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) when there is an issue related to the deletion of characteristics in a consolidation process.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The characteristics you are trying to delete may still be in use or referenced in existing data records, which can lead to integrity issues.
  Active Consolidation Processes: If there are ongoing consolidation processes that involve the characteristics you are trying to delete, the system will prevent the deletion to maintain data consistency.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration issues in the consolidation settings or in the data model that prevent the deletion of characteristics.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to perform deletion operations can also trigger this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Usage: Before attempting to delete characteristics, ensure that they are not being used in any active data records or reports. You may need to run a check to see where these characteristics are referenced.
  End Active Processes: If there are active consolidation processes, you may need to complete or terminate them before attempting to delete the characteristics.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings related to the consolidation process. Ensure that all settings are correct and that there are no inconsistencies.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to this error message for any specific guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to error G00875. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common errors.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or RSRT (Query Monitor) to analyze the data model and characteristics.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP Support for assistance, providing them with detailed information about the error and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.