How To Fix /BOBF/CONF155 - Data element &1 could not be deleted

/BOBF/CONF155 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /BOBF/CONF -

• Message number: 155

• Message text: Data element &1 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /BOBF/CONF155 - Data element &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /BOBF/CONF155 Data element &1 could not be deleted typically occurs in the context of the Business Object Processing Framework (BOPF) when there is an attempt to delete a data element that is either still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The data element you are trying to delete may be referenced by other objects, such as business objects, associations, or actions within the BOPF framework.
  Active Usage: The data element might be actively used in the application or by other components, making it impossible to delete without first removing those dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: There may be authorization restrictions preventing the deletion of the data element.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check where the data element is being used. Look for references in business objects, associations, or actions.
  If the data element is part of a business object, ensure