How To Fix C1190 - The data type currently being used cannot be deleted

C1190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: C1 - Characteristics maintenance messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: The data type currently being used cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the user-defined data type that is assigned to the
characteristic you are currently processing. This is not possible.

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?

First assign the characteristic to another data type, then delete the
old data type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message C1190 - The data type currently being used cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message C1190, which states "The data type currently being used cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a data type (such as a domain, data element, or structure) that is still in use within the system. This can happen if the data type is referenced in various objects, such as tables, views, or programs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The data type you are trying to delete is actively referenced in other objects within the SAP system.
  Dependencies: There are dependencies on the data type that prevent its deletion. This could include being part of a table structure, a field in a database table, or used in other data definitions.
  Transport Requests: The data type might be included in a transport request that is still active or not yet released.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check