How To Fix QS280 - First delete all entries in catalog &

QS280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 280

• Message text: First delete all entries in catalog &

What causes this issue?

The indicator 'Selected set allowed' can be changed only if the catalog
does not contain any entries.

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 QS280 - First delete all entries in catalog & ?

  The SAP error message QS280, which states "First delete all entries in catalog &," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) when you are trying to delete or modify a catalog that still contains entries. This error indicates that the system requires you to remove all entries from the specified catalog before you can proceed with the deletion or modification of the catalog itself.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Entries: The catalog you are trying to delete or modify still has entries associated with it. This could be due to inspection lots, quality notifications, or other QM-related documents that reference the catalog.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that catalogs are not deleted while they are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the QS280 error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Entries: Determine which entries are associated with the catalog. You can do this by checking the relevant