How To Fix GS832 - ALE input: Group & cannot be deleted

GS832 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GS - Sets

• Message number: 832

• Message text: ALE input: Group & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

An IDOC of message type COGRP (CO groups) has been processed in the ALE
input. At the same time, you tried to delete a group that is being used
in another group, report, or object.

System Response

The group is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check the use of group &V1& in menu path 'Extras -> Group Use' in group
maintenance. (Group &V1& is from <DS:TX.CO_OM_GROUP_TYPES>set class</>
&V2&).
Once the group is no longer being used in another group, report, or
object, you can reprocess the IDoc.

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GS832 - Details

• The SAP error message GS832, which states "ALE input: Group & cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of Application Link Enabling (ALE) when there is an attempt to delete a distribution model or a logical system group that is still in use or has dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The group you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as distribution models, logical systems, or other configuration settings.
  In Use: The group may be actively used in ongoing processes or configurations, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the group, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction BD64 (Distribution Model) to check if the group is still being used in any distribution models. If it is, you will need to remove it from those models before attempting to delete it.
  Check for any logical systems or other configurations that might