How To Fix DB6PM168 - Data class &1 is still in use, deletion not possible

DB6PM168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DB6PM - DB2 UDB for UNIX, Windows: Performance Monitoring

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Data class &1 is still in use, deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DB6PM168 - Data class &1 is still in use, deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message DB6PM168 indicates that a specific data class (denoted as &1 in the message) is still in use, which prevents its deletion. This typically occurs in the context of database management within SAP, particularly when dealing with database tables or data classes that are linked to active objects or processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The data class you are trying to delete is still being referenced by active database objects, such as tables, indexes, or views.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or sessions that are using the data class, preventing its deletion.
  Dependencies: Other database objects may depend on the data class, making it impossible to delete without first addressing those dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active References:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE14 (Database Utility) to check for any active references to the data class.
  Look for tables, views, or indexes that are associated