How To Fix SBO_MSG014 - Cannot delete Object Type &, as it is already in use

SBO_MSG014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SBO_MSG - Message Class for Class CL_SBO_BODATAMANAGE

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Cannot delete Object Type &, as it is already in use

What causes this issue?

SAP Object Type already in use

System Response

Cannot delete SAP Object Type

How to fix this error?

Check if the SAP Object Type details are present in <LS>Maintain Object
Category </>and <LS>Maintain Key Structure and CDS View</>. If they are
present, then delete the entries from these Customizing activities
first.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SBO_MSG014 - Details

• The SAP error message SBO_MSG014, which states "Cannot delete Object Type &, as it is already in use," typically occurs in SAP Business One when you attempt to delete an object (such as a record, document, or configuration) that is currently being referenced or utilized by another object or process in the system. This is a common integrity constraint to prevent data inconsistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The object you are trying to delete is linked to other records. For example, if you are trying to delete a customer record, there may be open invoices or sales orders associated with that customer.
  System Dependencies: Certain objects may have dependencies that prevent their deletion until those dependencies are resolved.
  User Permissions: In some cases, user permissions may restrict the ability to delete certain objects, although this is less common for this specific error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check for any records that are linked to the object you are