How To Fix FDT_SERVICE408 - Deleted object is still used in &2 undeleted objects: &1, &3

FDT_SERVICE408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FDT_SERVICE - Formula & Derivation Tool: Services

• Message number: 408

• Message text: Deleted object is still used in &2 undeleted objects: &1, &3

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FDT_SERVICE408 - Deleted object is still used in &2 undeleted objects: &1, &3 ?

  The SAP error message FDT_SERVICE408 indicates that there is an issue with deleted objects that are still being referenced by undeleted objects in the system. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Fiori Design Time (FDT) or when working with the SAP UI5 framework, where objects such as fields, data elements, or other components may have been deleted but are still referenced in other parts of the application.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An object (e.g., a field or a data element) has been deleted from the system.
  There are still other objects (e.g., forms, views, or other components) that reference the deleted object.
  The system is trying to perform an operation that requires the deleted object to be intact because it is still being used by other undeleted objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Objects: Review the error message to identify the specific objects involved. The message will