How To Fix CRM_PML183 - You cannot delete mail form &1,Text elements are used in other mail form

CRM_PML183 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_PML - Personalized Mails: Message class

• Message number: 183

• Message text: You cannot delete mail form &1,Text elements are used in other mail form

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_PML183 - You cannot delete mail form &1,Text elements are used in other mail form ?

  The SAP error message CRM_PML183 indicates that you are trying to delete a mail form (identified by &1) that cannot be deleted because it is being referenced by other mail forms or text elements. This is a common issue when dealing with mail forms in SAP CRM, particularly when there are dependencies between different forms.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The mail form you are trying to delete is linked to other mail forms or text elements. This means that other forms are using the text elements or templates that are part of the mail form you want to delete.
  Active Usage: The mail form may be actively used in workflows, notifications, or other processes within the SAP system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code SOST or SOST to check if the mail form is being used in any active processes.
  Review the mail forms and text elements that reference the mail