How To Fix CL072 - Class type &: & & cannot be deleted as it is in use in other objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Class type &: & & cannot be deleted as it is in use in other objects

What causes this issue?

&V2& &V3& of class type &V1& is used in configurable objects (BOMs or
task lists) of a <DS:GLOS.configurable_material>cofigurable material</>.

System Response

The system checks whether the class is in use anywhere, and does not
let you delete the class if it is.

How to fix this error?

First delete all usages of &V2& in BOMs and task lists.
Then delete &V2& &V3&.
Where-used list for BOMs

<DS:TRAN.CSC5>Proceed</>
ENDIF

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL072 - Class type &: & & cannot be deleted as it is in use in other objects ?

  The SAP error message CL072 indicates that a class type (usually a class or interface) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in other objects within the SAP system. This is a common issue when trying to delete or modify objects that have dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Dependencies: The class or interface you are trying to delete is referenced in other objects, such as:
  
  Other classes or interfaces
  Programs
  Function modules
  Methods
  Web services
  Other development objects
  
  
  
  Active References: The class might be actively used in the system, meaning that there are instances or calls to this class that prevent its deletion.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for references to the class.
  You can also use transaction SE37 (Function Builder) or SE24 (Class Builder) to find where the class is being used.
  Use the Where-Used List feature (Shift + F4) to find all objects that reference