How To Fix LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION183 - Cannot delete Rel. Type &1 as it is still in use

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION - Message Class for LCM Legal Transaction

• Message number: 183

• Message text: Cannot delete Rel. Type &1 as it is still in use

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION183 - Cannot delete Rel. Type &1 as it is still in use ?

  The SAP error message LCM_LEGALTRANSACTION183 indicates that you are trying to delete a relationship type (Rel. Type &1) that is currently in use. This typically occurs in the context of legal transactions or relationship management within SAP, where certain relationship types are linked to existing data or transactions.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the relationship type you are attempting to delete is still being referenced by one or more records in the system. This could include:
  
  Active legal transactions that utilize the relationship type.
  Existing master data or transactional data that is linked to the relationship type.
  Dependencies in configuration or other related objects that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the relationship type is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the relevant tables or transactions that might be using the relationship type.
  Using transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to query tables that might reference the relationship type.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: Once you identify the records or transactions that are using the relationship type, you will need to:
  
  Update or delete those records that are referencing the relationship type.
  Ensure that there are no active transactions or configurations that depend on the relationship type.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration: If the relationship type is part of a configuration, ensure that it is not linked to any active processes or settings.
  
  
  Retry Deletion: After ensuring that the relationship type is no longer in use, attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the relationship type, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE16: Data Browser
  SM37: Job Monitoring (to check for any background jobs that might be using the relationship type)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  
  
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete relationship types in your SAP environment.
  
  
  Testing: If possible, test the deletion in a development or test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the relationship type if it is no longer needed.