How To Fix S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES002 - The attributes are still being used and are therefore not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES - Customizing Attributes

• Message number: 002

• Message text: The attributes are still being used and are therefore not deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES002 - The attributes are still being used and are therefore not deleted ?

  The SAP error message S_CUS_ATTRIBUTES002 indicates that you are trying to delete certain attributes (customizing attributes) that are still in use within the system. This typically occurs in the context of customizing settings where attributes are linked to various objects, such as business partners, materials, or other master data.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the attributes you are attempting to delete are still being referenced or utilized in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The attributes are assigned to certain objects or records that are still active.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on these attributes in other configurations or customizations.
  Data Integrity: SAP prevents the deletion of attributes to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned references.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the dependencies or references to the attributes you wish to delete. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes like