How To Fix QS361 - Code was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted

QS361 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 361

• Message text: Code 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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS361 - Code was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message QS361, which states "Code was generated by an external source and cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or related modules where certain codes or records are created externally (for example, through interfaces or third-party systems) and are not meant to be modified or deleted directly within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  External Source Creation: The code or record in question was created by an external system, such as a third-party application or an interface, which means it is not managed directly by SAP.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of records that are critical for maintaining the consistency of the data across systems.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of records that are linked to external processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check External System: Identify the external system that generated the code. You may need to access that system to manage