How To Fix CL084 - Class is in use and cannot be renamed

CL084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CL - Classification

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Class is in use and cannot be renamed

What causes this issue?

You want to rename a class that can be used in configurable objects.
This class is used under its current name in a bill of material (BOM).
The class cannot be changed, because this would cause inconsistencies
in the BOM.

System Response

The system checks whether the class is used in BOMs.

How to fix this error?

You can only rename a class that is not used in BOMs. To see a list of
configurable objects where the class is used, choose the where-used
list function on the basic data screen of the class.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CL084 - Class is in use and cannot be renamed ?

  The SAP error message CL084 indicates that a class is currently in use and cannot be renamed. This typically occurs when the class is being referenced in other objects or is locked due to an active session or transaction. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The class you are trying to rename is being referenced in other classes, programs, or objects within the SAP system.
  Locking Issues: The class might be locked by another user or session, preventing any changes.
  Transport Requests: If the class is part of a transport request that is currently being processed, it may be locked for changes.
  Active Sessions: If there are active sessions or transactions that are using the class, it cannot be renamed.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for any references to the class. Look for any dependent objects that might be using