How To Fix VC219 - Deletion not allowed (text ID & used in procedure &, client &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 219

• Message text: Deletion not allowed (text ID & used in procedure &, client &)

What causes this issue?

You want to delete text type &V1&. This is not allowed because the text
type in procedure &V2& (client &V3&) is still being used.

System Response

The operation is terminated.

How to fix this error?

First remove the other operations using the text type before deleting
it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC219 - Deletion not allowed (text ID & used in procedure &, client &) ?

  The SAP error message VC219, which states "Deletion not allowed (text ID & used in procedure &, client &)," typically occurs in the context of variant configuration in SAP. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a text ID that is currently being used in a procedure or configuration, and therefore, the system does not allow the deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Text ID in Use: The text ID you are attempting to delete is actively being referenced in a variant configuration procedure or another related object.
  Client-Specific Data: The error message specifies a client, indicating that the text ID is tied to a specific client in the SAP system, and it cannot be deleted while it is in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the text ID is being used. You can do this by checking the variant configuration procedures or any related objects that might reference the text ID.
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Configuration Procedure) to find the relevant procedures.
  Check for any dependencies or references to the text ID in the configuration.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the text ID is being used in a procedure, you will need to remove or modify those references before you can delete the text ID.
  
  Edit the configuration procedure to remove the text ID from any relevant locations.
  
  
  
  Delete the Text ID: Once you have ensured that the text ID is no longer in use, you can proceed to delete it.
  
  Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., CUNI for maintaining text IDs) to delete the text ID.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the text ID in other configurations or objects.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for variant configuration, such as:
  
  CU50 - Configuration Profile
  CU60 - Configuration Procedure
  CUNI - Maintain Text IDs
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on variant configuration and text ID management.
  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 related to this error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the VC219 error and take the necessary actions to resolve it.