How To Fix M2551 - Evaluation structure & cannot be deleted (still needed)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 551

• Message text: Evaluation structure & cannot be deleted (still needed)

What causes this issue?

Evaluations still exist for this evaluation structure. You cannot delete
the evaluation structure as long as these evaluations are not deleted.

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

System Response

The evaluation structure cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the evaluation structure, you must first delete
all the evaluations to this evaluation structure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2551 - Evaluation structure & cannot be deleted (still needed) ?

  The SAP error message M2551 indicates that an evaluation structure cannot be deleted because it is still needed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) or Controlling (CO) modules, where evaluation structures are used for various reporting and analysis purposes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete an evaluation structure that is still being referenced or used in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The evaluation structure is assigned to one or more materials, reports, or other configurations.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or documents that rely on the evaluation structure.
  Customizations: The evaluation structure might be part of custom reports or configurations that are still active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like OMI4 (for MM) or OKB9 (for CO) to check where the evaluation structure is being used.
  Identify any materials, reports, or configurations that are linked to the evaluation structure.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the evaluation structure is assigned to any materials or reports, you will need to remove those assignments before attempting to delete the structure.
  Ensure that there are no active transactions or documents that reference the evaluation structure.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review any documentation or configuration guides related to the evaluation structure to understand its role and dependencies.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure and its dependencies.
  Use SE80 (Object Navigator) to explore related objects and their dependencies.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to identify the dependencies or if the evaluation structure is critical for ongoing operations, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the M2551 error.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for evaluation structures in the context of your specific module (MM or CO).
  Testing: Before making changes, consider testing in a development or sandbox environment to avoid impacting production data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the M2551 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.