How To Fix UMB071 - Assignment cannot be removed; check the where-used list

UMB071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Assignment cannot be removed; check the where-used list

What causes this issue?

Other elements are assigned to the element. You cannot delete the
assignment therefore.

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?

Use the where-used list to check which other elements are still
assigned to the element. First remove these assignments before you
remove the element itself.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMB071 - Assignment cannot be removed; check the where-used list ?

  The SAP error message UMB071, which states "Assignment cannot be removed; check the where-used list," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an assignment in the SAP system that is still in use or has dependencies. This error is common in various modules, such as SAP Master Data Management, SAP Controlling (CO), or SAP Project System (PS).
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The assignment you are trying to remove is linked to other objects or transactions. For example, if you are trying to delete a cost center that is still assigned to a project or a cost element that is still in use.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still referenced elsewhere in the system.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings may prevent the removal of assignments if they are deemed critical for business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the UMB071 error, you can follow