How To Fix CM_SUB068 - Entries are not deleted. They are used in other software component.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CM_SUB - Substance (general)

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Entries are not deleted. They are used in other software component.

What causes this issue?

You want to delete specification types, which are used in another
software component.

System Response

The system does not delete the specification type.

How to fix this error?

If necessary, delete the assignment to the specification category.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CM_SUB068 - Entries are not deleted. They are used in other software component. ?

  The SAP error message CM_SUB068 indicates that certain entries cannot be deleted because they are still being referenced or used in other software components. This typically occurs in the context of managing software components, such as when trying to delete a transport request, software component, or other related objects that are interlinked.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The entries you are trying to delete are linked to other components or objects in the system. This could be due to dependencies in transport requests, configuration settings, or other software components that rely on the entries you are attempting to remove.
  Active Usage: The entries may be actively used in the system, meaning they are part of a configuration or setup that is currently in use.
  Transport Requests: If the entries are part of a transport request that has not been fully processed or released, they cannot be deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate the dependencies of the entries you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Module) to check where these entries are being used.
  Remove References: If possible, remove or update the references to the entries in other components or configurations