How To Fix FE090 - Text & cannot be deleted as it is still being used. -> long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FE - CO-PA module pool messages

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Text & cannot be deleted as it is still being used. -> long text

What causes this issue?

The text should be deleted from all versions. However, it is still
needed in one workflow, so cannot be deleted altogether.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FE090 - Text & cannot be deleted as it is still being used. -> long text ?

  The SAP error message FE090 indicates that a specific text (usually a long text) cannot be deleted because it is still in use by some object or transaction within the SAP system. This is a common issue when dealing with texts in SAP, especially in modules like Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or Financial Accounting (FI).
  Cause:
  
  Text Assignment: The text you are trying to delete is assigned to a master data object (like a material, vendor, customer, etc.) or a transactional document (like a purchase order, sales order, etc.).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the text in other documents or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the text, leading to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check where the text is being used. You can look for the specific text ID or object type to find references.
  Check the relevant master data or transactional documents to see if the text is still linked.
  
  
  
  Remove References: 
  
  If the text is linked to a specific object, you may need to remove or change the reference in that object before you can delete the text.
  For example, if the text is linked to a material, go to the material master and remove the text from there.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Documents: 
  
  Ensure that there are no open documents that are using the text. If there are, you may need to close or delete those documents first.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the text. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  If you are dealing with long texts, you can use transaction codes like SO10 (for standard texts) or SE78 (for SAPscript forms) to manage and delete texts.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Text Types: Understand the different types of texts in SAP (e.g., short texts, long texts, standard texts) and how they are used in various modules.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing texts in your specific module.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the error message FE090.
  
  If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP community forums for further assistance.