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How To Fix CM_EHFND_CTRL100 - You cannot delete question &1; question is used elsewhere


CM_EHFND_CTRL100 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: CM_EHFND_CTRL -

  • Message number: 100

  • Message text: You cannot delete question &1; question is used elsewhere

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  • What causes this issue?

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

    System Response

    To prevent inconsistency, the question is not deleted.

    How to fix this error?

    Use the where-used list to find the objects that use the question. After
    you delete the question from these objects, you can delete the question
    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.


CM_EHFND_CTRL100 - Details

  • The SAP error message CM_EHFND_CTRL100 indicates that you are trying to delete a question (likely in the context of a survey, questionnaire, or similar application) that is currently being used in another context or object within the system. This is a common issue when dealing with data dependencies in SAP, where certain objects cannot be deleted if they are still referenced elsewhere.
    
    Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the question you are attempting to delete is linked to other objects, such as: Surveys or questionnaires that include the question. Responses or data entries that reference the question. Other configurations or settings that depend on the question.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Identify Dependencies: Check where the question is being used. This may involve reviewing surveys, questionnaires, or any other related objects that might reference the question. Use transaction codes or reports that can help you find dependencies. For example, you might

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