How To Fix CU738 - Profile & for std network & & is in use and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CU - Variants / configuration messages

• Message number: 738

• Message text: Profile & for std network & & is in use and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Configuration profile &V1& has been used to configure this
<DS:GLOS.standard_network>standard network</>. This means that you
cannot delete the profile.

System Response

The system checks whether a profile is used in this way. If it is, you
cannot delete the profile for configurable standard network &V3& &V4&

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the profile for the standard network, first you
must delete all configured networks for the standard network.

Do you want to see a list of configured networks?
<DS:REPO.RCCUCLVX>Yes</>
ENDIF

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CU738 - Profile & for std network & & is in use and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CU738 indicates that a profile is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a configuration profile that is still being referenced by a standard network or other objects in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The profile you are trying to delete is still being referenced by one or more standard networks or other configurations.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to prevent the deletion of objects that are in use to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction codes like CUN1 (for profiles) or CUN2 (for networks) to check if the profile is still being used in any active networks or configurations.
  You can also use the SE11 transaction to check the database table entries related to the profile.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the profile is being used in a standard network, you will need to either delete or modify the network to remove the reference to the profile.
  Ensure that no other objects are using the profile before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you can attempt to delete the profile again using the appropriate transaction (e.g., CUN1).
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  If you suspect that there might be a lock on the profile, you can check for locks using transaction SM12 and release any unnecessary locks.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files for any specific guidelines related to the profile and network management.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  CUN1: Create/Change/Delete Profiles
  CUN2: Manage Standard Networks
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the CU738 error message.
  
  
  Testing in a Development Environment: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or test environment before applying changes in production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the CU738 error and successfully delete the profile once it is no longer in use.