How To Fix QS353 - Released selected set &1 is already being used

QS353 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 353

• Message text: Released selected set &1 is already being used

What causes this issue?

You want to change the status of the released selected set &V1&, so
that it can no longer be used.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS353 - Released selected set &1 is already being used ?

  The SAP error message QS353 indicates that a selected set (a collection of characteristics and values used in SAP for various purposes, such as reporting or analysis) is already in use and cannot be modified or deleted. This typically occurs when the selected set is being utilized in a process or transaction, such as a report, planning scenario, or other operations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The selected set is currently being used in a transaction or process, which prevents any changes.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP employs a locking mechanism to ensure data integrity. If a selected set is locked by another user or process, you will encounter this error.
  Background Jobs: The selected set might be referenced in a background job that is currently running.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Determine where the selected set is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing any active reports or transactions that might be using the selected set.
  Checking if there are any background