How To Fix OM514 - Naming rule &1 is assigned to naming structure &2 -> delete assgmnt first

OM514 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 514

• Message text: Naming rule &1 is assigned to naming structure &2 -> delete assgmnt first

What causes this issue?

You want to delete naming rule &V1&. The naming rule cannot be deleted
if it is assigned to a naming structure.

System Response

The selection for deletion is cancelled.

How to fix this error?

Delete the assignment of the naming rule to the naming structure &V2&.

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.

OM514 - Details

• The SAP error message OM514 indicates that there is a conflict with the naming structure assignment in the system. Specifically, it means that a naming rule (identified by &1) is currently assigned to a naming structure (identified by &2), and you need to delete this assignment before you can proceed with your intended action.
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in the context of configuration in SAP, particularly when dealing with naming conventions for various objects (like materials, equipment, etc.) in the system. The error arises when you attempt to assign a naming rule to a naming structure that is already in use or has an existing assignment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Assignment: Determine where the naming rule &1 is currently assigned to the naming structure &2. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration area in SAP.
  
  
  Delete the Existing Assignment:
  
  Go to the configuration transaction