How To Fix QS225 - First delete all code groups from catalog &

QS225 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 225

• Message text: First delete all code groups from catalog &

What causes this issue?

You can delete a code group after you first delete all the codes that
have been assigned to the group.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS225 - First delete all code groups from catalog & ?

  The SAP error message QS225, which states "First delete all code groups from catalog," typically occurs in the context of managing code groups in the Quality Management (QM) module of SAP. This error indicates that there are existing code groups associated with a catalog that you are trying to delete or modify, and you must first remove those code groups before proceeding.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify a catalog that still has associated code groups. In SAP QM, catalogs are used to define a set of codes that can be used for inspections, defects, or other quality-related activities. If there are code groups linked to the catalog, the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Code Groups: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., QS21 for managing catalogs).
  Check the catalog in question to see which code groups are