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