How To Fix CE409 - The sort string & is still being used

CE409 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CE - CAPP messages

• Message number: 409

• Message text: The sort string & is still being used

What causes this issue?

The sort string &V1& is still used in CAPP elements and can therefore
not be deleted.

System Response

The object is not deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CE409 - The sort string & is still being used ?

  The SAP error message CE409 ("The sort string & is still being used") typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when you attempt to delete or modify a sort string that is currently in use by a report or another object. This error indicates that the sort string you are trying to change or delete is still being referenced in some way, preventing the action from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The sort string is actively being used in reports, queries, or other configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to the sort string in various SAP objects, such as reports or planning layouts.
  User Sessions: Another user or session may be currently using the sort string.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CE409 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the sort string is being used. You can do this by reviewing reports, queries, or layouts that may reference the sort string.
  Use transaction