How To Fix WRF_APC226 - Characteristic &1 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_APC - Messages for Operational Assortment Planning and Control

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Characteristic &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

Characteristic &V1& could not be deleted becase there are planned
quantities at this level in purchasing list &V2& for the item with
delivery date &V3&

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 all the planned quantities for characteristic &V1& of article
&V4& in purchasing list &V2&

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_APC226 - Characteristic &1 could not be deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WRF_APC226 – Characteristic &1 could not be deleted
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete a characteristic in SAP that is still being referenced or used in other objects or data. Common reasons include:
  
  The characteristic is assigned to InfoObjects in SAP BW.
  The characteristic is used in master data or transactional data.
  The characteristic is part of a hierarchy or a composite characteristic.
  The characteristic is linked to queries, reports, or other dependent objects.
  The characteristic is still active in the system and not properly deactivated before deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error and successfully delete the characteristic, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction RSDCUBE or RSA1 to check if the characteristic is assigned to any InfoObjects or InfoProviders.
  Use transaction RSDCHAR to check the characteristic details and usage.
  Check if the characteristic is part of any hierarchies or composite characteristics.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  Remove the characteristic from all InfoObjects, InfoProviders, hierarchies, or composites.
  Delete or adjust any master data or transactional data that references the characteristic.
  Remove the characteristic from any queries or reports.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Characteristic:
  
  Before deletion, deactivate the characteristic if it is active.
  Use transaction RSD1 to deactivate the characteristic.
  
  
  
  Delete the Characteristic:
  
  After ensuring no dependencies exist and the characteristic is deactivated, attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks or Transport Requests:
  
  Ensure the characteristic is not locked by another user or included in an open transport request.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  RSD1 – Characteristic maintenance
  RSDCUBE – InfoCube maintenance
  RSA1 – Data Warehousing Workbench
  RSDCHAR – Characteristic display and maintenance
  
  
  
  Notes and Documentation:
  
  SAP Notes related to characteristic deletion issues may provide additional guidance.
  Always perform deletions in a development or test environment before transporting to production.
  
  
  
  Best Practices:
  
  Always check for dependencies before deleting characteristics.
  Backup relevant data or objects before deletion.
  Coordinate with BW administrators or functional consultants to ensure no business impact.
  
  
  
  
  If after these steps the issue persists, consider checking SAP OSS Notes or contacting SAP Support with detailed logs and system information.