How To Fix LRM281 - The rule group with business key &1 is used

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LRM - Customizing

• Message number: 281

• Message text: The rule group with business key &1 is used

What causes this issue?

The rule group can be deleted only if no further dependencies exist.
However, the rule group is still referenced by the rule group field with
the business key &V2&.

System Response

How to fix this error?

To be able to delete the rule group, you first have to remove the
dependent rule group fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 LRM281 - The rule group with business key &1 is used ?

  The SAP error message LRM281 indicates that a rule group with a specific business key is currently in use, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it, such as deletion or modification. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Logistics Resource Management (LRM) or similar modules where rule groups are utilized for various business processes.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the rule group you are trying to modify or delete is actively being referenced or utilized in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The rule group is assigned to one or more business processes, transactions, or configurations.
  Dependencies: Other objects or configurations depend on the rule group, making it necessary for the rule group to remain intact.
  In Use in Transactions: The rule group might be in use in ongoing transactions or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the LRM281 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where