How To Fix /PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES026 - Cannot remove template &1 due to existing usages

/PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES026 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 026

• Message text: Cannot remove template &1 due to existing usages

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/PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES026 - Details

• The SAP error message /PM0/ABG_PR_MESSAGES026 indicates that you are trying to remove a template (identified by &1) that is currently in use or has existing usages in the system. This is a common issue when dealing with templates in SAP, particularly in the context of project management or other areas where templates are utilized for various processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The template you are trying to delete is linked to existing records or objects in the system.
  There may be active projects, documents, or other entities that reference this template.
  The system enforces integrity constraints to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usages: 
  
  Check where the template is being used. You can do this by searching for references to the template in relevant transactions or reports. This may include project definitions, task lists, or other related objects.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the