How To Fix UPF015 - Field &1 still used in the reference conditions for parameter group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UPF - Planning Functions

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Field &1 still used in the reference conditions for parameter group &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete a field from the planning function if it is still
being used in parameter groups.

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?

Delete the reference conditions in the parameter groups. To do this,
you must first terminate maintenance of the planning function.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UPF015 - Field &1 still used in the reference conditions for parameter group &2 ?

  The SAP error message UPF015 indicates that a field (denoted as &1) is still being used in the reference conditions for a parameter group (denoted as &2) in the context of the SAP system's configuration for User Parameter Fields (UPF). This typically occurs when there are inconsistencies in the configuration of user parameters, particularly when trying to delete or modify a parameter group that still has dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You attempt to delete or modify a parameter group that has fields still referenced in its conditions.
  There are existing conditions or rules that rely on the specified field, preventing the system from allowing changes to the parameter group.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check the parameter group &2 to see where field &1 is being used. You can do this by reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code for User Parameter Fields).
  
  
  
  Remove or Update