How To Fix CL045 - Class type &: & & still has assignments

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Class type &: & & still has assignments

What causes this issue?

You want to delete &V2& &V3& with class type &V1&. However, this class
still has objects allocated to it.

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?

You see a dialog box, in which you can confirm deletion or cancel
the function.
If you confirm deletion, the class and all allocations to it will be
deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL045 - Class type &: & & still has assignments ?

  The SAP error message CL045 indicates that a class type (usually a class or interface in the ABAP Object-Oriented programming environment) cannot be deleted or modified because it still has assignments. This typically means that there are still references or dependencies associated with the class type that need to be resolved before any changes can be made.
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The class type has been used in various places, such as in other classes, interfaces, or programs.
  Inheritance: If the class is a parent class, there may be child classes that inherit from it.
  Usage in Function Modules or Methods: The class may be referenced in function modules, methods, or other objects.
  Active Instances: There may be instances of the class that are currently active or in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the dependencies associated with the class type. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check for References:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check where the class is being used.
  You can also use the Where-Used List feature (Shift + F2) to find all references to the class.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify References:
  
  If the class is being used in other classes, interfaces, or programs, you will need to either remove those references or modify them to point to a different class.
  If there are child classes, consider whether you can delete or modify them as well.
  
  
  
  Check for Active Instances:
  
  Ensure that there are no active instances of the class in the system. If there are, you may need to terminate those instances.
  
  
  
  Recompile:
  
  After making the necessary changes, recompile the affected objects to ensure that all references are updated.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify the Class:
  
  Once all references have been resolved, you should be able to delete or modify the class without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), SE37 (Function Modules), SE24 (Class Builder).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on Object-Oriented programming in ABAP for more details on class management and dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or updates related to this error message.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CL045 error and successfully manage your class types in SAP.