How To Fix AXT_GEN248 - Deletion of table type &1 failed; it is used by &2 objects

AXT_GEN248 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AXT_GEN - Generation framework

• Message number: 248

• Message text: Deletion of table type &1 failed; it is used by &2 objects

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AXT_GEN248 - Deletion of table type &1 failed; it is used by &2 objects ?

  The SAP error message AXT_GEN248 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a table type, but the operation has failed because the table type is still being used by one or more objects in the system. This is a common issue when trying to clean up or modify data dictionary objects in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The table type you are trying to delete is still referenced by other objects, such as:
  Data elements
  Structures
  Function modules
  Classes
  Programs
  Other table types
  
  
  The system enforces referential integrity, preventing the deletion of objects that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the dependencies of the table type. You can do this by:
  Entering the name of the table type and clicking on the "Where-Used List" button (Ctrl + Shift + F3).
  This will show you all the objects that are using the table type.
  
  
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you have identified