How To Fix CTE_FIN_MD025 - &1 can't be removed as already used by system &2, list &3.

CTE_FIN_MD025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CTE_FIN_MD -

• Message number: 025

• Message text: &1 can't be removed as already used by system &2, list &3.

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CTE_FIN_MD025 - Details

• The SAP error message CTE_FIN_MD025 indicates that a specific object (like a financial document, master data, or similar) cannot be removed because it is currently being used by the system. The message typically includes placeholders for the object identifier (&1), the system or process that is using it (&2), and a list of related items or references (&3).
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The object you are trying to delete is actively referenced in other transactions or processes within the SAP system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, which prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use to avoid inconsistencies in the database.
  Locking Mechanism: The object may be locked by another user or process, preventing its removal.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use the information provided in the error message to identify where the object is being used. Check the list (&3) for any related items that might be referencing the object.
  Remove References: Before attempting to