How To Fix KE112 - Function group & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Function group & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Function group &V1& could not be deleted because it contains function
modules.

System Response

Some of the characteristic value tables for user-defined
characteristics may not be maintainable.

How to fix this error?

Confirm the message. The system will continue generating and then
display a log.
Find and eliminate the reason that the function group could not be
delete and execute the program again. To do this, use the
<DS:TRAN.SE37>Maintain function modules</> function.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE112 - Function group & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message KE112, which states "Function group & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a function group in the SAP system that is still in use or has dependencies. Here are the causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Objects: The function group you are trying to delete may contain active objects (like function modules, screens, etc.) that are still in use.
  Dependencies: Other programs, function modules, or function groups may depend on the function group you are trying to delete.
  Transport Requests: The function group may be part of a transport request that has not been released or is still in use.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the function group.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Active Objects:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Builder) to check if there are any active function modules or other objects within the function group.
  If there are active objects, you will need to deactivate or delete them before you can delete the function group.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 to check for any dependencies on the function group.
  If other objects depend on it, you will need to modify or delete those dependencies first.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  Check if the function group is part of any transport request. You can do this using transaction SE09 or SE10.
  If it is part of a transport request, you may need to release the transport or remove the function group from the transport request.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete function groups. You may need to consult with your SAP security team if you suspect authorization issues.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE37:
  
  If you are sure that the function group is no longer needed, you can use transaction SE37 to delete the function modules within the group first, and then attempt to delete the function group again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message. You can search for KE112 in the SAP Support Portal.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on function groups and their management to understand the implications of deleting them.
  Testing: Always ensure that you test any changes in a development or quality assurance environment before making changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the KE112 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.