How To Fix CU386 - & cannot be deleted, because a runtime version exists

CU386 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 386

• Message text: & cannot be deleted, because a runtime version exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU386 - & cannot be deleted, because a runtime version exists ?

  The SAP error message CU386 typically indicates that you are trying to delete a configuration object (like a customizing request or transport request) that cannot be deleted because a runtime version exists. This often occurs in the context of SAP Customizing or when dealing with transport requests in the Change and Transport System (CTS).
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Runtime Version: The object you are trying to delete has an associated runtime version that is currently in use. This means that the object is still active in the system, and SAP prevents deletion to maintain system integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the object from other objects or configurations, which also prevents deletion.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request that has already been released or imported into another system, it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Runtime Versions: Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if there are