How To Fix APB_LAUNCHPAD125 - Application is still referenced in launchpads. Deletion not possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: APB_LAUNCHPAD - Launchpad

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Application is still referenced in launchpads. Deletion not possible.

What causes this issue?

The application is still referenced in launchpads.

System Response

Deletion is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Use menu 'Where-used List' to display the usages. From there you can
enter the maintenance of the referencing launchpads.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD125 - Application is still referenced in launchpads. Deletion not possible. ?

  The SAP error message APB_LAUNCHPAD125 indicates that an application you are trying to delete is still being referenced in one or more launchpads. This means that the application is currently in use or linked to a launchpad configuration, preventing its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The application is still linked to one or more launchpads, which means that it is actively being used in the system.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configurations or settings that have not been updated to remove the application from the launchpad.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the application, which can lead to confusion regarding the error message.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Launchpads:
  
  Check which launchpads are referencing the application. You can do this by navigating to the launchpad configuration in the SAP system.
  Use transaction codes like /UI2/FLP or /UI2/FLP_ADMIN to access the launchpad administration.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the launchpads