How To Fix OQ_C171 - Location cluster &1 is still used in location &2, business type &3

OQ_C171 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OQ_C - IS-Oil SSR : Message pool Fuels

• Message number: 171

• Message text: Location cluster &1 is still used in location &2, business type &3

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a location price cluster, that is still used within
at least one business location.

System Response

The system does not delete the location price cluster

How to fix this error?

Check whether you really want to delete the cluster. If yes, delete the
cluster first in the Business location master maintenance from Business
location &V2&, business type &V3&.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OQ_C171 - Location cluster &1 is still used in location &2, business type &3 ?

  The SAP error message OQ_C171 indicates that a location cluster (identified by &1) is still being used in another location (identified by &2) for a specific business type (identified by &3). This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a location cluster that is still referenced by other locations or business processes in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The location cluster you are trying to delete or modify is still actively referenced by one or more locations in the system.
  Business Type Dependency: The specific business type (e.g., sales, distribution, etc.) is still utilizing the location cluster, preventing any changes.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no active processes are disrupted by the deletion or modification of a location cluster.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like LS03N (Display Location) or LS02N (Change Location) to check which locations are still using the location cluster. You can also use transaction SE16N