How To Fix SLS053 - Location has Test Types. Deletion is not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS - PAW - Message class

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Location has Test Types. Deletion is not possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SLS053 - Location has Test Types. Deletion is not possible. ?

  The SAP error message SLS053: Location has Test Types. Deletion is not possible. typically occurs when you attempt to delete a location in the SAP system that is associated with test types. This is common in modules related to quality management or logistics, where locations may be linked to specific test types for quality assurance processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the location you are trying to delete is still linked to one or more test types. In SAP, certain entities cannot be deleted if they are still in use or have dependencies. This is a safeguard to prevent data integrity issues.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Test Types:
  
  Use transaction codes like QA03 (Display Quality Inspection) or QG01 (Create Test Type) to check which test types are associated with the location you are trying to delete.
  You can also use transaction SE16 or SE11 to look into the relevant database tables (like QALS for inspection lot data) to find associations.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  If you find that the location is linked to test types, you will need to either:
  
  Change the test type assignments to another location.
  Delete the test types if they are no longer needed (ensure this is appropriate for your business processes).
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Location:
  
  Once all associations with test types have been removed, you can attempt to delete the location again.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the location in other areas of the system (like inspection plans, quality notifications, etc.).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  QA03 - Display Quality Inspection
  QG01 - Create Test Type
  SE16 - Data Browser
  SE11 - Data Dictionary
  
  
  
  Tables to Check:
  
  QALS - Inspection lot data
  QAMT - Test type master data
  QAPO - Inspection plan data
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Quality Management (QM) for more details on managing test types and locations.
  
  
  
  Consulting with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SLS053 error and successfully delete the location if it is no longer needed.