How To Fix QS212 - This code group contains codes. You cannot delete it.

QS212 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 212

• Message text: This code group contains codes. You cannot delete it.

What causes this issue?

A code group can be deleted only when it contains no codes.

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?

First delete all the codes for the code group.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS212 - This code group contains codes. You cannot delete it. ?

  The SAP error message QS212, which states "This code group contains codes. You cannot delete it," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a code group in the Quality Management (QM) module that still contains codes or entries. This is a safeguard in SAP to prevent the deletion of code groups that are still in use, which could lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Codes: The code group you are trying to delete still has associated codes or entries. SAP does not allow the deletion of a code group if it is still being referenced.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that no references to the code group are left dangling.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Codes:
  
  Navigate to the code group in question and check if there are any codes associated with it.
  You can do this by using transaction codes