How To Fix FSPP_PP033 - External package administrator &1 was not deleted since still in use

FSPP_PP033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSPP_PP - FS: Parallel Processing

• Message number: 033

• Message text: External package administrator &1 was not deleted since still in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSPP_PP033 - External package administrator &1 was not deleted since still in use ?

  The SAP error message FSPP_PP033 indicates that an external package administrator (in this case, represented by &1) could not be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of managing external package administrators in SAP systems, particularly in the area of SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) or SAP Cloud Platform.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete an external package administrator that is still associated with active objects or processes in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The external package administrator is still assigned to certain roles, users, or other entities.
  Ongoing Processes: There may be ongoing processes or transactions that are utilizing the external package administrator.
  Dependencies: Other configurations or settings may depend on the external package administrator, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Review the assignments of the external package administrator. Ensure that it is not assigned to