How To Fix COM_DML_CUST068 - Text type &1 cannot be deleted (used by object types)

COM_DML_CUST068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_DML_CUST - MDF Messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Text type &1 cannot be deleted (used by object types)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_DML_CUST068 - Text type &1 cannot be deleted (used by object types) ?

  The SAP error message COM_DML_CUST068 indicates that a specific text type (denoted by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently being used by one or more object types in the system. This is a common issue when trying to manage text types in SAP, particularly in the context of customizing or maintaining text elements.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the text type you are attempting to delete is still in use by one or more objects in the SAP system. Text types are often linked to various master data or transactional data, and if they are still referenced, the system will prevent their deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check where the text type is being used. You can look for tables or objects that reference the text