How To Fix M2742 - Function group & could not be deleted! -> Reason: &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M2 - LIS: Generating and updating info structures

• Message number: 742

• Message text: Function group & could not be deleted! -> Reason: &

What causes this issue?

If you delete the LIS inbound interface, the assigned function group is
also deleted. This has led to problems.
Reason &V2& has been identified.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

<ZH>Reasons:</>
Function modules still exist for this function group.
The function pool was not found.
Other problem

System Response

The SAP System terminated this step.
Your event was deleted.
It is possible, however, that fragments of your LIS inbound interface
will still be found in the SAP system.
This situation can also occur as a subsequent error if function modules
could not be deleted earlier.

How to fix this error?

Use the error number to check the OSS and use the "LIS inbound
interface" as a search term to find notes on this subject.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message M2742 - Function group & could not be deleted! -> Reason: & ?

  The SAP error message M2742 indicates that a function group could not be deleted due to a specific reason. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the function group that prevent its deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The function group may be in use by other objects, such as function modules, programs, or other function groups. If there are active references, SAP will not allow the deletion.
  Transport Requests: If the function group is part of a transport request that has not been released or is still in use, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the function group.
  System Lock: The function group might be locked by another user or process.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE37 (Function Module) to check if there are any function modules or other objects that reference the function group.
  You can also use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for any database objects that might be linked.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any dependent objects, you will need to either delete or modify them to remove the references to the function group.
  Ensure that all function modules within the function group are not being used elsewhere.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  Check if the function group is part of an active transport request. If so, you may need to release or delete the transport request before attempting to delete the function group.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the function group. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  System Lock:
  
  Check if the function group is locked by another user. You can use transaction SM12 to view and manage locks in the system.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE37:
  
  If you are unable to delete the function group directly, you can try to delete the function modules within it first, and then attempt to delete the function group.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE37: Function Module
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SM12: Display and Delete Locks
  SE01: Transport Organizer
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for function groups and their management to understand best practices for creating, modifying, and deleting them.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the reason for the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.