How To Fix /PM0/INSOBJ_GEN_MESS054 - Object category &1 (&2) is still being used

/PM0/INSOBJ_GEN_MESS054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/INSOBJ_GEN_MESS -

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Object category &1 (&2) is still being used

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/INSOBJ_GEN_MESS054 - Object category &1 (&2) is still being used ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/INSOBJ_GEN_MESS054 indicates that an object category (identified by &1 and &2) is still being used in the system, which prevents certain operations from being performed on it, such as deletion or modification. This error typically arises in the context of object management within SAP Plant Maintenance (PM) or similar modules where object categories are defined and utilized.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify an object category that is still in use. This could happen for several reasons:
  
  Active Assignments: The object category is assigned to existing objects, such as maintenance plans, notifications, or orders.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that prevent the category from being removed.
  Configuration Settings: The object category might be configured in a way that restricts its deletion or modification.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like IW38 (for orders), IP24 (for maintenance