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

/IWFND/COD256 - Overview

• 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