How To Fix QS219 - The selected set contains codes. You cannot delete it.

QS219 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 219

• Message text: The selected set contains codes. You cannot delete it.

What causes this issue?

A selected set can be deleted if it contains no codes.

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?

First delete all the codes for the selected set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS219 - The selected set contains codes. You cannot delete it. ?

  The SAP error message QS219, which states "The selected set contains codes. You cannot delete it," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a selected set that is still in use or contains codes that are linked to other objects in the system. This is a common issue in SAP Quality Management (QM) when dealing with selected sets, which are used to group inspection characteristics or other related data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Codes: The selected set you are trying to delete contains codes (e.g., inspection characteristics, specifications) that are still active or linked to other processes.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the selected set in other SAP objects, such as inspection plans, quality notifications, or other configurations.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the selected set.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS219 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like QS22 (Change Selected Set) to