How To Fix SC047 - Ranking &1 has been deleted.

SC047 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SC - Program analysis tools

• Message number: 047

• Message text: Ranking &1 has been deleted.

What causes this issue?

A data base error has occurred.

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?

Consult the data base management department.

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SC047 - Details

• The SAP error message SC047, which states "Ranking &1 has been deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system, particularly when dealing with characteristics and their rankings in classification hierarchies. This error indicates that a ranking that was previously defined has been deleted, and the system is unable to find it when it is needed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Ranking: The most straightforward cause is that the ranking specified (denoted by &1) has been deleted from the system. This could happen due to data maintenance activities or changes in the classification structure.
  Data Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the data where references to the deleted ranking still exist in other objects or configurations.
  Transport Issues: If the ranking was deleted in one environment (like development) and not properly transported to another (like production), it could lead to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Deletion: Verify if the ranking in question has indeed been deleted. You can