How To Fix PACKAGE_BUILDER01406 - The package cannot be deleted because it still contains objects

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PACKAGE_BUILDER01 - Messages for Package Builder

• Message number: 406

• Message text: The package cannot be deleted because it still contains objects

What causes this issue?

The package you entered is not empty; it still contains development
objects.
This message can be displayed if the package only appears to be empty.
Some object types (classifications or OTR texts) can still be assigned
to the package, although they are not displayed in the tree display in
the Object Navigator (SE80).
The message can also be issued if all the development objects of the
respective package have been deleted, but these deletions have not yet
been transported.

System Response

The system cannot delete the package.

How to fix this error?

First delete the content of the package.
For more information on the procedure for deleting packages that appear
to be empty,. refer to SAP Note number 1156585.
Release the respective transport request (including all the tasks
contained therein).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PACKAGE_BUILDER01406 - The package cannot be deleted because it still contains objects ?

  The SAP error message PACKAGE_BUILDER01406 indicates that you are trying to delete a package that still contains objects. This is a common issue when working with transport packages in SAP, as a package must be empty before it can be deleted.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the package you are attempting to delete still has one or more objects (like programs, function modules, classes, etc.) associated with it. SAP requires that all objects be removed from the package before it can be deleted.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Package Contents:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE21 (Package Builder).
  Enter the package name and check the objects that are still assigned to it.
  
  
  
  Remove Objects from the Package:
  
  For each object that is still in the package, you need to either:
  
  Move the object to another package.
  Delete the object if it is no longer needed.
  
  
  You can do this by right-clicking on the object and selecting the appropriate option (e.g., "Change Package" or "Delete").
  
  
  
  Confirm Package is Empty:
  
  After removing all objects, confirm that the package is empty by checking again in SE80 or SE21.
  
  
  
  Delete the Package:
  
  Once the package is confirmed to be empty, you can proceed to delete it using the appropriate option in SE21.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Organizer: Understanding how the transport organizer works can help you manage packages and objects more effectively.
  Package Management: Familiarize yourself with the concepts of packages in SAP, including how to create, modify, and delete them.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete packages and their contents.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more detailed instructions on package management and object handling.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the package.