Values for InfoObject &1 still exist in hierarchies

What causes this issue?

You have tried to remove characteristic &V1& from the external
characteristics. However, specifications for this characteristic still
exist in hierarchies. For example, in hierarchy &V2& under node ID &V3&
.

System Response

The characteristic cannot be removed from external characteristics.

How to fix this error?

If you want to remove the characteristic, all nodes for InfoObject &V1&
have to be removed from all hierarchies for the basic characteristic.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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