How To Fix AD239 - Unable to delete object & (&) because it is still in use

AD239 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Unable to delete object & (&) because it is still in use

What causes this issue?

The specified object could not be deleted because it is still being
used in other objects. These would be inconsistent if the object were
deleted.

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?

You can only delete the object once you have deleted its uses in other
objects. You can check which other objects are still using the specified
object by means of the where-used list.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD239 - Unable to delete object & (&) because it is still in use ?

  The SAP error message AD239 indicates that you are trying to delete an object (such as a transport request, a program, or a configuration object) that is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. This is a common issue in SAP systems, and it can occur for various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete may be linked to other objects that are still active or in use.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request that has not been released or is still in the import queue, it cannot be deleted.
  User Locks: The object might be locked by a user or a process, preventing its deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings or customizations may prevent the deletion of specific objects.
  Object Status: The object may have a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is marked as "in use" or "active").
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Use