How To Fix QS360 - Code group was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 360

• Message text: Code group was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The code group was generated based on the external data source &V1&.

System Response

You cannot delete it in catalog maintenance.

How to fix this error?

You must delete the entry using the assignment table. Choose transaction
QS41_EXT.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS360 - Code group was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message QS360 indicates that a code group (likely related to quality management or classification) was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted through standard SAP transactions. This typically occurs when the code group is linked to external systems or processes that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Source Generation: The code group was created by an external system (e.g., a third-party application or integration) rather than through standard SAP transactions.
  Dependencies: The code group may be in use or linked to other objects, such as inspection plans, quality notifications, or other master data.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the code group.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of code groups generated externally.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the code group is being used in any active processes or linked to other objects. You can use transaction codes like QS22 (Change