How To Fix HREXP060 - Profile type &1 is still being used in communities &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HREXP - HR Expert Finder

• Message number: 060

• Message text: Profile type &1 is still being used in communities &2

What causes this issue?

You want to delete expert profile type &V1&. However, this profile type
is still being used in communities &V2&.

System Response

To avoid inconsistencies in the system you can only delete an expert
profile type if it is no longer being used.

How to fix this error?

First delete the assignment to &V1& in communities &V2&.

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 HREXP060 - Profile type &1 is still being used in communities &2 ?

  The SAP error message HREXP060 indicates that a specific profile type (denoted by &1) is still being utilized in certain communities (denoted by &2). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a profile type that is currently in use, which is not allowed in SAP to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Profile Type in Use: The profile type you are trying to delete or modify is actively being referenced in one or more communities.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use to avoid inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Usage: First, identify where the profile type is being used. You can do this by checking the communities listed in the error message.
  Remove References: Before you can delete or modify the profile type, you need to remove its references from the communities. This may involve:
  
  Editing the community settings to remove the profile type.
  Deleting or deactivating the communities that are using the profile type, if applicable.
  
  
  Re-attempt Action: Once you have ensured that the profile type is no longer in use, you can attempt to delete or modify it again.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to manage profiles and communities, such as:
  
  PPOME: For organizational management.
  PPOC: For community management.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing profile types and communities.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to profiles and communities in SAP.
  
  Additional Tips:
  
  Backup: Always consider backing up your configurations before making changes.
  Testing: If possible, test changes in a development or sandbox environment before applying them to production.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HREXP060 error and manage your profile types effectively.