How To Fix HRPAO_SEARCH035 - Category &1 is still used in view cluster VC_T77PAOSCATGRP

HRPAO_SEARCH035 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPAO_SEARCH - Messages for SEARCH within masterdata application

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Category &1 is still used in view cluster VC_T77PAOSCATGRP

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Delete the category from the view cluster in Customizing for
<LS>Personnel & Organization</> under
<DS:SIMG.PAO_SEARCH_CAT_GROUP>Group Search Categories</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

HRPAO_SEARCH035 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPAO_SEARCH035 indicates that a specific category (denoted by &1) is still being used in the view cluster VC_T77PAOSCATGRP. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete or modify a category that is still referenced in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the category you are attempting to delete or modify is still linked to the view cluster, which is used for displaying or managing certain data in the SAP system. This linkage prevents the deletion or modification of the category to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: First, verify where the category is being used. You can do this by navigating to the view cluster VC_T77PAOSCATGRP and checking the entries related to the category in question.
  
  
  Remove References: If the category is indeed being used, you will need to remove any references to it. This may involve:
  
  Editing the view cluster to