How To Fix DO778 - & & will not be deleted (either TADIR or N version exists)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DO - Dictionary: Mass activation of domains and data elements

• Message number: 778

• Message text: & & will not be deleted (either TADIR or N version exists)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DO778 - & & will not be deleted (either TADIR or N version exists) ?

  The SAP error message DO778 indicates that a particular object cannot be deleted because there is either a TADIR entry or a version of the object that exists. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a transportable object (like a program, function module, or other development objects) that is still referenced in the transport directory (TADIR) or has existing versions in the system.
  Cause:
  
  TADIR Entry: The object you are trying to delete has an entry in the TADIR table, which is the transport directory that keeps track of all transportable objects in the SAP system.
  Existing Versions: The object has one or more versions that are still active or have not been properly deleted.
  Dependencies: The object may be linked to other objects or dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DO778 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check TADIR Entries:
  
  Use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check for TADIR entries related to the object you are trying to delete.
  If there are entries, you may need to delete the transport request associated with the object or remove the object from the transport request.
  
  
  
  Check Object Versions:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to check for existing versions of the object.
  If versions exist, you may need to delete them or ensure that they are not active.
  
  
  
  Delete Transport Requests:
  
  If the object is part of a transport request, you may need to delete the transport request itself or remove the object from the request.
  Use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or references to the object in other objects. If there are, you may need to remove those references first.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the object. Lack of proper authorization can also lead to errors.
  
  
  
  Consult SAP Notes:
  
  Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional guidance or solutions for this specific error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  TADIR Table: This table contains entries for all transportable objects in the SAP system. You can query this table to find out more about the object you are trying to delete.
  Transport Organizer: The Transport Organizer (SE09/SE10) is a tool used to manage transport requests and objects in SAP.
  Version Management: SAP has a version management system that allows you to keep track of different versions of objects. Understanding how this works can help in resolving issues related to object deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the DO778 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.