How To Fix /IWFND/COD256 - GSDO Type '&1' cannot be deleted. It is still assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /IWFND/COD -

• Message number: 256

• Message text: GSDO Type '&1' cannot be deleted. It is still assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /IWFND/COD256 - GSDO Type '&1' cannot be deleted. It is still assigned ?

  The SAP error message /IWFND/COD256 GSDO Type '&1' cannot be deleted. It is still assigned typically occurs in the context of the SAP Gateway and OData services when you attempt to delete a Global Service Data Object (GSDO) type that is still in use or assigned to other objects.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The GSDO type you are trying to delete is still assigned to one or more entities, services, or other components within the SAP system.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the GSDO type that prevent its deletion. This could include references in OData services, data models, or other configurations.
  Transport Requests: If the GSDO type is part of a transport request that is still active or not fully released, it may also prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to check if the GSDO type is assigned to any OData services. If it is, you will need to remove it from those services before attempting to delete it.
  You can also check the data model or any other components that might reference the GSDO type.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: 
  
  Identify and remove any dependencies or references to the GSDO type. This may involve modifying or deleting related entities, associations, or service definitions.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: 
  
  Use transaction code /IWFND/ERROR_LOG to check for any related error logs that might provide more context on the issue.
  You can also use transaction code /IWFND/MAINT_SERVICE to manage and maintain OData services and check for any active assignments.
  
  
  
  Transport Management: 
  
  Ensure that any transport requests related to the GSDO type are released and not in a state that would prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to GSDO types and OData services for any specific guidelines or best practices.
  
  
  
  System Restart: 
  
  In some cases, a system restart or a refresh of the cache may help resolve issues related to stale references.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  SAP Help Portal: Refer to the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on OData services and GSDO types.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.