How To Fix CRM_ES133 - Template set '&1' could not be deleted since it contains templates

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ES - ES: Message Class for Enterprise Service

• Message number: 133

• Message text: Template set '&1' could not be deleted since it contains templates

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ES133 - Template set '&1' could not be deleted since it contains templates ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ES133 indicates that you are trying to delete a template set (identified by &1 in the message) that cannot be deleted because it still contains templates. This is a common issue when managing template sets in SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management).
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the template set you are attempting to delete is not empty; it still contains one or more templates. SAP enforces this rule to prevent the accidental deletion of template sets that are still in use or contain important configurations.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Template Set: 
  
  Navigate to the template set in question and review the templates it contains. You can do this through the SAP GUI or the relevant transaction code (e.g., CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H).
  
  
  
  Delete or Move Templates:
  
  If you want to delete the template set, you must first delete all the templates contained within it. 
  Alternatively, if you want to keep the templates, you can move them to another template set.
  
  
  
  Delete the Template Set:
  
  Once all templates have been removed from the template set, you can proceed to delete the template set itself.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER for managing CRM orders and templates.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete templates and template sets.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on managing templates and template sets in SAP CRM.
  Backup: Always consider backing up templates or configurations before deletion to prevent loss of important data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CRM_ES133 error and successfully delete the template set.