How To Fix /PLMB/BA_GSS005 - Structure cannot be deleted due to further dependencies

/PLMB/BA_GSS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_GSS -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Structure cannot be deleted due to further dependencies

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS005 - Structure cannot be deleted due to further dependencies ?

  The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_GSS005 Structure cannot be deleted due to further dependencies typically occurs when you attempt to delete a structure in the SAP system that is still being referenced or used by other objects. This is a common issue in systems where data integrity and relationships between objects are strictly maintained.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Dependencies: The structure you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects, such as:
  Other structures
  Data elements
  Tables
  Programs
  Function modules
  Views
  
  
  Active Usage: The structure may be actively used in various configurations, reports, or applications within the SAP system.
  Transport Requests: If the structure is part of a transport request that has not been fully processed or released, it may prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check the structure and see where it is being used. You can use