How To Fix QD151 - Valuation rule & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 151

• Message text: Valuation rule & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The valuation rule cannot be deleted, since it is assigned to at least
one sampling procedure as a valuation rule for independent multiple
sampling.

System Response

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

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 QD151 - Valuation rule & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message QD151, which states "Valuation rule & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a valuation rule that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This can happen in the context of Quality Management (QM) in SAP, where valuation rules are used to determine how quality inspection results are evaluated.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The valuation rule you are trying to delete is currently being used in one or more quality inspection plans, inspection lots, or other related configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or configurations that depend on the valuation rule, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the valuation rule.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the valuation rule, check if it is being used in any inspection plans or other configurations. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., QP01 for inspection plans) and searching for the valuation rule.
  Using transaction codes like QD01 (Display Valuation Rule) to see where the rule is referenced.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the valuation rule is in use, you will need to either:
  
  Modify the inspection plans or configurations to remove references to the valuation rule.
  Change the valuation rule in the relevant configurations to another one that is not being deleted.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the valuation rule. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to Quality Management and valuation rules for additional guidance on managing these objects.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to manage and analyze the valuation rules:
  
  QD01: Display Valuation Rule
  QD02: Change Valuation Rule
  QD03: Display Valuation Rule (for reference)
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message QD151.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  Training and Documentation: Consider reviewing training materials or documentation related to Quality Management in SAP 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.