How To Fix KU375 - Characteristic & must first be deleted from classification

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 375

• Message text: Characteristic & must first be deleted from classification

What causes this issue?

The characteristic must first be deleted from the classification.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the characteristic from the classification.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KU375 - Characteristic & must first be deleted from classification ?

  The SAP error message KU375 indicates that a characteristic must be deleted from the classification before it can be removed or modified. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, which is used to manage characteristics and classes for materials or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a characteristic that is still assigned to one or more classes or objects in the classification system. The system prevents this action to maintain data integrity, as the characteristic is still in use.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KU375 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Characteristic: Determine which characteristic is causing the error. The error message will specify the characteristic name.
  
  
  Check Assignments: Use transaction code CT04 (for characteristics) or CL02 (for classes) to check where the characteristic is assigned. You can look for:
  
  Classes that use the characteristic.
  Objects (like materials) that are classified using the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the characteristic is assigned to a class, you will need to remove it from that class. Use transaction CL02 to edit the class and delete the characteristic.
  If the characteristic is assigned to specific objects, you will need to remove it from those objects. This can be done in the material master or other relevant transactions.
  
  
  
  Delete the Characteristic: Once all assignments have been removed, you can proceed to delete the characteristic using transaction CT04.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the characteristic in other areas of the system.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CT04: Create/Change Characteristic
  CL02: Change Class
  CL03: Display Class
  MM02: Change Material Master (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on characteristics and classes in the classification system.
  
  
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you understand the implications of deleting characteristics, as this can affect reporting and data integrity.
  
  
  Backup: It is advisable to back up any relevant data before making changes to the classification system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KU375 error and manage your characteristics effectively within SAP.