How To Fix SV177 - Data record contains fix value from BC Set and cannot be deleted


SV177 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

  • Message number: 177

  • Message text: Data record contains fix value from BC Set and cannot be deleted

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have flagged a data record for deletion which contains at least one
    field which is flagged as fix by a BC Set activation. You can only
    delete this data record after you have released the BC Set fix values
    in the 'BC Set: Change Field Value' menu.

    System Response

    The affected data records are not deleted. Any other data records
    flagged for deletion are deleted.

    How to fix this error?

    To delete the locked data records, choose 'Edit' -> 'BC Set' -> 'BC
    Set: Change Field Value'.

    Procedure for System Administrators

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


    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


SV177 - Details

  • The SAP error message SV177 indicates that a data record contains a fixed value from a Business Configuration Set (BC Set) and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a configuration that is part of a BC Set, which is designed to maintain certain settings in a fixed state to ensure system integrity.
    
    Cause: Fixed Values in BC Set: The data record you are trying to delete is part of a BC Set that has fixed values. BC Sets are used to transport configuration settings between systems and ensure that certain configurations remain unchanged. System Integrity: The system prevents the deletion of these records to maintain the integrity of the configuration and avoid inconsistencies.
    Solution: Check BC Set Assignment: Determine if the data record is indeed part of a BC Set. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO). Modify BC Set: If

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