How To Fix QS224 - The code is assigned to a selected set. You cannot delete it

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 224

• Message text: The code is assigned to a selected set. You cannot delete it

What causes this issue?

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?

Before you can delete the code from the code group, you must first
delete the code from all the selected sets in which it is used.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS224 - The code is assigned to a selected set. You cannot delete it ?

  The SAP error message QS224 indicates that you are trying to delete a code that is currently assigned to a selected set. In SAP, selected sets are used in various applications, including quality management, to group and manage data. When a code is assigned to a selected set, it cannot be deleted until it is removed from that set.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the code you are attempting to delete is still in use within a selected set. This means that the system has a dependency on that code, and it prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Selected Set: Determine which selected set the code is assigned to. You can do this by checking the configuration or settings in the relevant module (e.g., Quality Management).
  
  
  Remove the Code from the Selected Set:
  
  Navigate to the transaction or area where the selected set is maintained (e.g., transaction code QS21 for selected sets in Quality Management).
  Find the selected set that contains the code you want to delete.
  Remove the code from the selected set.
  
  
  
  Delete the Code: Once the code has been removed from all selected sets, you can proceed to delete the code without encountering the QS224 error.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that the code is not being used in any other configurations or settings that might prevent its deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as QS21 (for selected sets) and QS22 (for managing codes).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing selected sets and codes.
  User Permissions: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to modify selected sets and delete codes in your SAP environment.
  Testing: After making changes, it’s a good practice to test the system to ensure that everything is functioning as expected.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the code is still not deletable after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.