How To Fix S3050 - Include & could not be deleted

S3050 - Overview

• 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,