How To Fix CM_EHENV_SCEN021 - Cannot delete object; it is used in a calculation

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHENV_SCEN - Compliance Scenario Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot delete object; it is used in a calculation

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_EHENV_SCEN021 - Cannot delete object; it is used in a calculation ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHENV_SCEN021 indicates that you are trying to delete an object that is currently being used in a calculation or is referenced in some other way within the system. This is a common issue when dealing with configuration objects, especially in the context of SAP's Environment Management or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Dependency: The object you are trying to delete is linked to other objects or calculations. This could be a scenario where the object is part of a calculation scenario, a planning scenario, or any other dependent structure.
  Active References: There may be active references to the object in various calculations, reports, or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an object does not lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like CMOD, SE11, or SE80 to check where the object is being used. Look for any calculations,