How To Fix CM_EHFND_COMN117 - You cannot delete statement &1; statement is still used

CM_EHFND_COMN117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_EHFND_COMN - Commonly Used Messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: You cannot delete statement &1; statement is still used

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a statement that is used in other objects.

System Response

To prevent data inconsistencies, the statement is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check in the where-used list the object that uses the statement. After
you have deleted the statement in these objects, you can delete the
statement itself.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 CM_EHFND_COMN117 - You cannot delete statement &1; statement is still used ?

  The SAP error message CM_EHFND_COMN117 indicates that you are trying to delete a statement (such as a condition, pricing, or other business-related statement) that is still in use or referenced in the system. This is a common issue when dealing with master data or configuration settings in SAP, particularly in modules like SAP S/4HANA or SAP ERP.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the statement you are attempting to delete is still linked to other objects or transactions in the system. This could include:
  
  Active transactions that reference the statement.
  Dependencies in configuration settings or master data.
  Open documents or records that utilize the statement.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the statement is being referenced in other tables or objects.
  Look for any active documents or transactions that might be using the statement.
  
  
  
  Deactivate or Remove