How To Fix WRF_CHAR_VAL045 - Deletion of typing data with active assignments is not allowed

WRF_CHAR_VAL045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WRF_CHAR_VAL - Messages for Package WRF_CHARACTERISTIC_VALUE_GRP

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Deletion of typing data with active assignments is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the typing data of a characterstic manually if one of
the following conditions applies:
The characteristic uses the extended characteristic value store
The characteristic is already assigned to a material group hierarchy, a
material group, or a characteristic profile.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WRF_CHAR_VAL045 - Deletion of typing data with active assignments is not allowed ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message:
  
  SAP Error Message:
  WRF_CHAR_VAL045 - Deletion of typing data with active assignments is not allowed
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you attempt to delete typing data (such as characteristics, classification data, or master data related to characteristics) that is currently assigned or linked to active objects in the system. For example, the characteristic or its values might be assigned to classification objects, materials, documents, or other master data that are still active or in use.
  SAP prevents deletion in such cases to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in the system.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Typing data refers to the data defining characteristics or classification values.
  If these characteristics or values are assigned to objects (e.g., materials classified with these characteristics), deleting them would break the link and cause inconsistencies.
  Therefore, SAP enforces a check to ensure that no active assignments exist before allowing deletion.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active