How To Fix QD146 - You cannot delete the valuation rule &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QD - Message-Id. für Dynamisierung

• Message number: 146

• Message text: You cannot delete the valuation rule &

What causes this issue?

This valuation rule applies to a special case of results recording.
The program directly requests the number of this valuation rule.

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD146 - You cannot delete the valuation rule & ?

  The SAP error message QD146, which states "You cannot delete the valuation rule &," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a valuation rule that is currently in use or has dependencies in the system. Valuation rules are used in the context of quality management and are essential for determining how quality inspections are evaluated and processed.
  Causes:
  
  Active Usage: The valuation rule you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more inspection plans, material master records, or quality inspection processes.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations or settings that depend on the valuation rule, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the valuation rule.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like QDP1 (for creating valuation rules) or QDP2 (for changing valuation rules) to check if the valuation rule is assigned to any inspection plans or materials.
  If it is assigned, you will need to remove those assignments before you can delete the valuation rule.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies: 
  
  Investigate if there are any other configurations or processes that rely on the valuation rule. This may include checking related quality management settings or other modules that might be using the rule.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete valuation rules. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing valuation rules and understanding their dependencies.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  You can use transaction codes like SE11 to check the database table entries related to valuation rules and see if there are any lingering references.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Quality Management (QM): Understanding the role of valuation rules within the broader context of SAP QM can help in managing and troubleshooting related issues.
  SAP Notes: Search for specific SAP Notes related to error QD146 for any updates or patches that may address the issue.
  Training and Documentation: Familiarize yourself with SAP QM training materials or documentation to better understand how valuation rules function and how to manage them effectively.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.