How To Fix RFM_PSST_MSG043 - PSST gr. rule &1 deletion is not possible; the gr. rule is in use

RFM_PSST_MSG043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RFM_PSST_MSG - Message Class for PSST

• Message number: 043

• Message text: PSST gr. rule &1 deletion is not possible; the gr. rule is in use

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

If a PSST grouping rule is assigned to a customer or used it in a
document, then it cannot be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG043 - PSST gr. rule &1 deletion is not possible; the gr. rule is in use ?

  The SAP error message RFM_PSST_MSG043 indicates that a grouping rule (gr. rule) cannot be deleted because it is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Safety and Stewardship (PSST) module, where grouping rules are used to categorize materials or products based on certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete a grouping rule that is still being referenced or utilized in the system. This could happen for several reasons:
  
  Active Assignments: The grouping rule is assigned to one or more materials, products, or processes.
  Dependencies: Other configurations or processes depend on the grouping rule, preventing its deletion.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes that are currently using the grouping rule.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like CG02 (Change Grouping Rule) or CG03 (Display Grouping Rule) to check if the grouping rule is assigned to any materials or processes.
  If