How To Fix /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD010 - &1 cannot be deleted; still used in product classification

/SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: &1 cannot be deleted; still used in product classification

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD010 - &1 cannot be deleted; still used in product classification ?

  The SAP error message /SAPSLL/CORE_CLSMD010 &1 cannot be deleted; still used in product classification typically occurs when you attempt to delete a classification or a master data object that is still being referenced in the product classification system. This is common in SAP systems that manage product classifications, especially in logistics and supply chain management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The object you are trying to delete (e.g., a classification type, characteristic, or class) is still being used in one or more product classifications.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in the classification data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the object you are trying to delete. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to check if the class or characteristic