How To Fix SADL_GW_EXPOSURE054 - Exposure: class &1 could not be deleted.

SADL_GW_EXPOSURE054 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SADL_GW_EXPOSURE - SADL Gateway Exposure

• Message number: 054

• Message text: Exposure: class &1 could not be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE054 - Exposure: class &1 could not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message SADL_GW_EXPOSURE054 indicates that there was an issue when trying to delete a class in the context of the SAP Gateway and the Service Data Layer (SADL). This error typically arises when there are dependencies or references to the class that prevent it from being deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The class you are trying to delete may be referenced by other objects, such as services, data models, or other classes.
  Active Services: If the class is part of an active service or is being used in a service definition, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the class can also lead to this error.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or inconsistencies in the system that prevent the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check if the class is being used elsewhere.
  Look for any active services or data models