How To Fix S3050 - Include & could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S3 - Transaction for processing logical databases

• Message number: 050

• Message text: Include & could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The include program could not be deleted because the corresponding
function module (RS_DELETE_PROGRAM) could not perform the deletion.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S3050 - Include & could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message S3050, which states "Include & could not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an include program in the ABAP Workbench, but the system prevents the deletion due to certain conditions. Here are the common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The include program you are trying to delete may be used in other programs or includes. If there are dependencies, SAP will not allow the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Transport Requests: The include might be part of a transport request that is still active or has not been released.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the include.
  System Status: The include might be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as being locked or in a development phase.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE38 to check where the include is being used. Look for any programs, function modules, or classes that reference the include.
  If you find dependencies, you will need to remove or modify those references before attempting to delete the include.
  
  
  
  Transport Request:
  
  Check if the include is part of an active transport request. If it is, you may need to release the transport request or remove the include from it.
  You can use transaction SE09 or SE10 to manage transport requests.
  
  
  
  Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete includes. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  System Status:
  
  Check the status of the include. If it is locked or in a state that prevents deletion, you may need to unlock it or change its status.
  You can use transaction SE11 to check the status of the include.
  
  
  
  Use of Deletion Flag:
  
  If you cannot delete the include directly, consider marking it for deletion instead. This can be done by setting a deletion flag in the include properties.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: SE80 (Object Navigator), SE38 (ABAP Editor), SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE09/SE10 (Transport Organizer).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing includes and handling dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to face issues after trying the above solutions, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.