How To Fix GHO_BO053 - Frequency &1 is being used and cannot be deleted

GHO_BO053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GHO_BO -

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Frequency &1 is being used and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The selected frequency is either used in one of the following processes:
Allocation Rule
Measurement configuration

System Response

The selected frequency cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Ensure that the frequency to be deleted is not used on any of the
processes mentioned in the cause.

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 GHO_BO053 - Frequency &1 is being used and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GHO_BO053 indicates that a frequency (in this case, represented by &1) is currently in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of managing business objects or scheduling tasks within SAP, where certain frequencies are tied to existing processes or configurations.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The frequency you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more business objects, jobs, or scheduling tasks.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations that prevent the deletion of the frequency.
  System Constraints: The system may have constraints that protect certain frequencies from being deleted to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: 
  
  Check where the frequency is being used. You can do this by reviewing the relevant business objects, jobs, or scheduling tasks that may be linked to the frequency.
  Use transaction codes like SM37 (for job monitoring) or SCHEDULER to find jobs that reference the frequency.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you find