How To Fix /SCMB/ODM_META000 - Deletion not possible: Data type &1 used in order type &2

/SCMB/ODM_META000 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/ODM_META -

• Message number: 000

• Message text: Deletion not possible: Data type &1 used in order type &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_META000 - Deletion not possible: Data type &1 used in order type &2 ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/ODM_META000 Deletion not possible: Data type &1 used in order type &2 typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to delete a data type that is still being referenced by an order type. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete a master data object or configuration that is still in use.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Dependency: The data type you are trying to delete is currently linked to an order type. This means that there are existing orders or configurations that rely on this data type.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configurations in the system that have not been updated or cleaned up, leading to references that prevent deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no critical data is lost or orphaned, which is why it prevents deletion when dependencies exist.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes