How To Fix Q6039 - Field catalog &1 cannot be deleted because it is still being used

Q6039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: Q6 - Archive Information System

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Field catalog &1 cannot be deleted because it is still being used

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the field catalog &V1&. However, the info structure
&V2& does not use this field catalog. There may be other info
structures which use this field catalog.

System Response

The system does not delete the field catalog &V1&.

How to fix this error?

Check whether you still need the info structures which the field
catalog &V1& uses. If this is the case, then you cannot delete the
field catalog. Otherwise first delete all info structures which use the
field catalog &V1&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message Q6039 - Field catalog &1 cannot be deleted because it is still being used ?

  The SAP error message Q6039 indicates that a field catalog (which is a structure that defines the fields to be displayed in a report or a list) cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) or other modules where field catalogs are utilized for reporting or data display.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a field catalog that is currently being referenced or used in one or more places within the SAP system. This could include:
  
  Reports: The field catalog may be linked to specific reports or queries.
  Custom Programs: Custom ABAP programs or transactions may be utilizing the field catalog.
  User Authorizations: Certain user roles or authorizations may still be linked to the field catalog.
  Configuration Settings: The field catalog might be part of configuration settings that are still active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where