How To Fix QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI000 - Deletion not possible, code &1 is used in code group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Deletion not possible, code &1 is used in code group &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI000 - Deletion not possible, code &1 is used in code group &2 ?

  The SAP error message QIE_CUSTOMIZING_UI000 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because the code you are trying to delete is still in use within a specific code group. This is a common issue when dealing with customizing settings in SAP, particularly in the context of quality management or other modules where codes are linked to various configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a code (e.g., a quality code, inspection code, etc.) that is still referenced or utilized in a code group. This means that the system has found dependencies that prevent the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check where the code is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant customizing transaction (e.g., transaction codes like QCC1, QCC2, etc.) and reviewing the code groups and their associated codes.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If the code is being used in