How To Fix QD237 - You cannot delete the procedure- allowed relationships are blocked by &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 237

• Message text: You cannot delete the procedure- allowed relationships are blocked by &

What causes this issue?

The sampling procedure that you want to delete exists in the allowed
relationships. The system tries to delete the corresponding entries but
the customizing application for the allowed relationships is just being
processed.

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?

Exit the customizing application and delete the sampling procedure
again.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QD237 - You cannot delete the procedure- allowed relationships are blocked by & ?

  The SAP error message QD237 indicates that you are trying to delete a procedure in the Quality Management (QM) module, but the deletion is blocked due to existing relationships that are still active. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or links to other objects that prevent the deletion of the procedure.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when:
  
  There are existing allowed relationships (such as links to inspection plans, quality notifications, or other procedures) that are still active and associated with the procedure you are trying to delete.
  The procedure is being referenced in other documents or processes, which means it cannot be deleted until those references are removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Relationships: Check for any existing relationships that are blocking the deletion. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction codes like QDP1 (for procedure management) to view the details of the procedure.
  Checking for any inspection plans, quality notifications, or other QM objects that reference the procedure.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: Once you identify the relationships:
  
  If the procedure is linked to an inspection plan, you may need to modify or delete the inspection plan first.
  If there are quality notifications or other documents referencing the procedure, you will need to address those as well.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Relationships: After removing or modifying the dependencies, you should be able to delete the procedure without encountering the error.
  
  
  Retry Deletion: Once all dependencies are cleared, attempt to delete the procedure again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP QM, such as:
  
  QDP1 - Procedure Management
  QP01 - Create Inspection Plan
  QP02 - Change Inspection Plan
  QN01 - Create Quality Notification
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management to understand the relationships and dependencies better.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete procedures and modify related objects.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the relationships or how to proceed, consult with colleagues or a SAP QM expert within your organization.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the QD237 error and successfully delete the procedure.