How To Fix 2C041 - Interface design &1 cannot be deleted

2C041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 2C - Customizing Char. Value Assignment

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Interface design &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 2C041 - Interface design &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 2C041 indicates that an interface design (specifically, an interface or a related object) cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP PI/PO (Process Integration/Process Orchestration) or similar integration scenarios where interfaces are defined for data exchange.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The interface design may be in use or referenced by other objects, such as mappings, integration processes, or other interfaces. If there are dependencies, SAP will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Active Status: The interface might be active or in use in a production environment, which can also prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the interface may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that are preventing the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use the relevant transaction (like SXMB_MONI for monitoring) to check if the interface is being used by any other objects.