How To Fix RE206 - Deletion not possible; Rule &1 is still used in activity &2


RE206 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

  • Message number: 206

  • Message text: Deletion not possible; Rule &1 is still used in activity &2

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  • What causes this issue?

    You want to delete the rules for account assignment transfer &V1&.
    This, howver, is not possible because the rule is stilled assigned to
    activity &V2&.

    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?

    In order to delete the rule, you must first delete the assignment to
    the activity.

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RE206 - Deletion not possible; Rule &1 is still used in activity &2 ?
    The SAP error message RE206 indicates that a specific rule (identified by &1) cannot be deleted because it is still being used in a particular activity (identified by &2). This is a common issue in SAP systems when trying to maintain or clean up configuration settings, particularly in the context of rules and activities in the SAP Real Estate Management (RE) module.
    
    Cause: The error occurs because the rule you are trying to delete is still linked to an active activity or process within the system. This could be due to: Active Assignments: The rule is currently assigned to one or more objects or activities. Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the rule in other configurations or processes. Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity, preventing the deletion of rules that are still in use to avoid inconsistencies.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the dependencies or assignments that are preventing

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