How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN021 - &1 cannot be deleted; change req types have been created

CMS_CUS_PCN021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: &1 cannot be deleted; change req types have been created

What causes this issue?

The entity object type &V1& that you have selected has change request
types assigned to it. Therefore, you cannot delete this entity object
type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN021 - &1 cannot be deleted; change req types have been created ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN021 indicates that a particular object (in this case, a change request type) cannot be deleted because there are change requests associated with it. This is a common issue when trying to manage change request types in SAP, particularly in the context of the Change Management module.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are existing change requests that are linked to the change request type you are trying to delete.
  SAP enforces referential integrity, meaning that you cannot delete an object that is still in use by other objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Associated Change Requests:
  
  Use transaction codes like CC03 (Display Change Document) or CC02 (Change Change Document) to find out which change requests are associated with the change request type you are trying to delete.
  You can also use reports or queries to list all change requests linked to the specific change request type.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify