How To Fix G00883 - Characteristic &1 can not be deleted

G00883 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G00 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 883

• Message text: Characteristic &1 can not be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& cannot be deleted: it has already been posted in
the totals database. Deleting it would make the database inconsistent.

System Response

Action terminated; characteristic &V1& will not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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G00883 - Details

• The SAP error message G00883 indicates that a characteristic cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, where characteristics are used to define the properties of objects in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Usage in Classifications: The characteristic you are trying to delete is still being used in one or more classes or objects. If a characteristic is assigned to a class or is being used in any classification, it cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects, such as materials, that prevent the deletion of the characteristic.
  Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the characteristic can also lead to this error.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of characteristics.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete a characteristic, check if it is being used in any classes or objects. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the classification system and checking the classes