How To Fix PMEVC_UI058 - Key characteristic cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 058

• Message text: Key characteristic cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI058 - Key characteristic cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI058, which states "Key characteristic cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Variant Configuration (VC) or Product Configuration. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a key characteristic that is essential for the configuration of a product or variant, and therefore, it cannot be removed.
  Cause:
  
  Key Characteristic Usage: The characteristic you are trying to delete is being used in one or more configuration profiles, dependencies, or is linked to other objects in the system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or constraints that rely on the key characteristic, making it integral to the configuration logic.
  Active Configuration: If there are active configurations or instances that utilize the characteristic, it cannot be deleted until those instances are addressed.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the characteristic, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the configuration profiles that include the characteristic.
  Checking for any dependencies or constraints that reference the characteristic.
  Ensuring that there are no active configurations that depend on it.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the characteristic is used in dependencies or constraints, you will need to remove or modify those dependencies before you can delete the characteristic.
  
  
  Deactivate Configurations: If there are active configurations that use the characteristic, consider deactivating or deleting those configurations first.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing characteristics in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if you suspect there may be a system-specific issue.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CU01 (Create Characteristics), CU02 (Change Characteristics), and CU03 (Display Characteristics) to manage characteristics effectively.
  Training and Documentation: Consider training resources or documentation on Variant Configuration to better understand how to manage key characteristics and their dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.