How To Fix AP135 - &1 coding masks could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 135

• Message text: &1 coding masks could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

When you tried to delete &V1& coding masks the system found that these
are still in use.
The entries were therefore not deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP135 - &1 coding masks could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message AP135, which states that "&1 coding masks could not be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a coding mask that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The coding mask you are trying to delete is currently being used in one or more transactions or configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or configurations that depend on the coding mask, preventing its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the coding mask.
  System Lock: The coding mask might be locked by another user or process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Usage: 
  
  Before attempting to delete the coding mask, check if it is being used in any active transactions or configurations. You can do this by reviewing the relevant settings in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: 
  
  If the coding mask