How To Fix RESCPG050 - Object is still used in particip. groups w/o deletion flag (number: &1)

RESCPG050 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RESCPG - Participation Group

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Object is still used in particip. groups w/o deletion flag (number: &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RESCPG050 - Object is still used in particip. groups w/o deletion flag (number: &1) ?

  The SAP error message RESCPG050 indicates that an object (such as a cost center, internal order, or project) is still being used in participation groups without a deletion flag. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Project System (PS) modules, where objects are linked to various participation groups for reporting or planning purposes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete or modify an object that is still referenced in one or more participation groups. Participation groups are used to categorize and manage objects in SAP, and if an object is still active in these groups, the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which object is causing the error. The error message will provide the object number (indicated by &1).
  
  
  Check Participation Groups:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP (e.g., KSB1 for cost centers, CJ20N for