How To Fix QS277 - Catalog types A through O are reserved and cannot be deleted

QS277 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 277

• Message text: Catalog types A through O are reserved and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The catalog types from A through O are reserved for SAP and cannot be
deleted by the user.

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.

QS277 - Details

• The SAP error message QS277 indicates that you are trying to delete a catalog type that is reserved by the system. In SAP, catalog types A through O are predefined and are used for various purposes in the Quality Management (QM) module. These catalog types are essential for the system's functionality and cannot be deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when a user attempts to delete a catalog type that is part of the reserved range (A to O). These catalog types are typically used for standard quality notifications, defects, and other quality-related processes. Since they are integral to the system's operations, SAP restricts their deletion to maintain data integrity and system stability.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Do Not Delete: Since these catalog types are reserved, the primary solution is to refrain from attempting to delete them. Instead, you can manage or modify the usage of these catalog types as needed.
  
  
  Use Custom Catalog Types: If you need to