How To Fix /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG168 - Data element &1 is still being used in usage &2

/SAPCND/SY_CONFIG168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG -

• Message number: 168

• Message text: Data element &1 is still being used in usage &2

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/SAPCND/SY_CONFIG168 - Details

• The SAP error message /SAPCND/SY_CONFIG168 indicates that a data element is still being used in a specific usage context, which prevents certain configuration changes or deletions. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's condition management or configuration settings, where certain elements are tied to existing configurations or usages.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a data element that is still actively referenced in the system. This could happen in various scenarios, such as:
  
  Attempting to delete a data element that is still linked to a condition type, pricing procedure, or other configuration settings.
  Modifying a data element that is part of a structure or table that is still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the data element is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the configuration settings in the relevant transaction (e.g., SPRO for configuration).
  Using transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary)