How To Fix /IAM/CONFIG130 - Document type &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IAM/CONFIG -

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Document type &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG130 - Document type &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use ?

  The SAP error message /IAM/CONFIG130 Document type &1 cannot be deleted because it is still in use indicates that you are trying to delete a document type that is currently being referenced or utilized in the system. This is a common issue in SAP when attempting to remove configurations that are still active or linked to existing documents.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The document type you are trying to delete is still being used in transactions, such as purchase orders, invoices, or other documents.
  Configuration Dependencies: There may be other configurations or settings that depend on the document type, preventing its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no active documents are lost or corrupted by deleting a document type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Active Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to the document type. For example, if it’s a purchase order document type, check the EKKO (Purchasing Document Header) and EKPO (Purchasing Document Item) tables.
  Run a query to find any existing documents that are using the document type you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change Active Documents:
  
  If you find active documents using the document type, you will need to either delete those documents (if they are no longer needed) or change them to use a different document type.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify these documents.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review any configuration settings that might be linked to the document type. This could include settings in customizing transactions (like SPRO) related to the specific module (e.g., MM, SD, FI).
  Make sure there are no dependencies that would prevent the deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on handling document types in your particular module.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  If applicable, use transaction codes like OBA7 (for document types in FI) or OMH1 (for document types in MM) to manage document types and check their status.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing document types in your specific SAP module.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to the error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  Testing in Development: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to production to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.