How To Fix EM176 - Cannot delete - migration object &1 is referenced


SAP Error Message - Details

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EM - IS-U Migration

  • Message number: 176

  • Message text: Cannot delete - migration object &1 is referenced

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  • What causes this issue?

    Migration object &V1& has references in hyper objects of company &V2&
    (for example, in hyper object &V3&).
    You can only delete the migration object once the auto structures with
    references to migration object &V1& are deleted in all affected hyper
    objects.

    System Response

    INCLUDE ISU_VERARB OBJECT DOKU ID TX

    How to fix this error?

    Delete the references to the migration object..

    Procedure for System Administrators

    The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EM176 - Cannot delete - migration object &1 is referenced ?
    The SAP error message EM176, which states "Cannot delete - migration object &1 is referenced," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a migration object that is still being referenced by other objects or processes in the system. This is a common issue in SAP systems, especially when dealing with data migration or data management tasks.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the following scenarios: Active References: The migration object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as data records, configurations, or processes. Incomplete Migration: The migration process may not have been completed successfully, leaving references that prevent deletion. Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the migration object from other modules or components within the SAP system.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check References: Identify where the migration object is being referenced. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check

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