How To Fix WB2B_CS711 - Deletion not possible; &1 assigned to matching group &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B_CS - Trading Contract: Contract Matching and Settlement

• Message number: 711

• Message text: Deletion not possible; &1 assigned to matching group &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot mark matching type &V1& for deletion. The matching type is
assigned to one or more matching groups that have not been marked for
deletion.

System Response

The system automatically ignores the deletion request. The selected
entries remain unchanged.

How to fix this error?

All assignments to all groups must be deleted before a matching type can
be deleted.
If you still want to delete this matching type, go to matching group
&V2&, and delete the matching type assignment for matching type &V1&.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B_CS711 - Deletion not possible; &1 assigned to matching group &2 ?

  The SAP error message WB2B_CS711 indicates that a specific item (or object) cannot be deleted because it is currently assigned to a matching group. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's Business-to-Business (B2B) integration or when dealing with master data that is linked to certain configurations or processes.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete an object (like a customer, vendor, or material) that is still associated with a matching group. Matching groups are used in various SAP processes to group similar items for processing, and if an item is part of such a group, it cannot be deleted until it is removed from that group.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Matching Group: Determine which matching group the object is assigned to. The error message provides the matching group identifier (&2).
  
  
  Remove the Assignment:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or configuration area in SAP where you can manage matching groups.
  Locate the matching group identified in the error message.
  Remove the object (&1) from the matching group.
  
  
  
  Delete the Object: Once the object has been successfully removed from the matching group, you should be able to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or assignments that might prevent the deletion of the object.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the type of object you are dealing with, you may need to use specific transaction codes to manage matching groups or the objects themselves. Common transaction codes include:
  
  WB2B for B2B settings.
  MM02 for material master data.
  XD02 for customer master data.
  MK02 for vendor master data.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing matching groups and object deletions.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to matching groups and delete objects.
  
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.