How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG072 - Cannot delete; object type is assigned to an object link

/CPD/CL_MSG072 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Cannot delete; object type is assigned to an object link

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG072 - Cannot delete; object type is assigned to an object link ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG072 indicates that you are trying to delete an object type that is currently assigned to an object link. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's classification system or when dealing with object links in the context of object management.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete an object type that is still in use or linked to other objects. In SAP, object types can be associated with various entities, and if there are existing links or dependencies, the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Object Links: Identify the object links associated with the object type you are trying to delete. You can do this by using transaction codes like CL02 (Change Class) or CL03 (Display Class) to view the class and its assignments.
  
  
  Remove Assignments: If you find that the object type is linked to other