How To Fix SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG686 - Objects exists for repository. Cannot delete it.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG -

• Message number: 686

• Message text: Objects exists for repository. Cannot delete it.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG686 - Objects exists for repository. Cannot delete it. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_ABAP_VCS_MSG686 indicates that there are objects in the repository that prevent the deletion of a specific object. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete an object (like a program, function module, or class) that is still being referenced or is part of a version control system (VCS) in SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete has dependencies or references from other objects. For example, if a class is being used in a program, you cannot delete the class until you remove its references.
  Version Control: If the object is part of a version control system (like SAP's Change and Transport System), it may be locked or protected from deletion.
  Transport Requests: The object might be included in a transport request that has not been released or is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for any dependencies or references to the object you are trying to delete.
  You can also use the Where-Used List (Shift + F3) to find out where the object is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that other objects are referencing the one you want to delete, you will need to remove those references first. This may involve modifying or deleting the dependent objects.
  
  
  
  Check Version Control:
  
  If the object is part of a version control system, ensure that it is not locked. You may need to unlock it or remove it from the version control system before deletion.
  
  
  
  Transport Requests:
  
  Check if the object is part of any transport requests. If it is, you may need to release the transport request or remove the object from it.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SE03:
  
  You can use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to analyze the transport requests and check for any dependencies.
  
  
  
  Delete the Object:
  
  Once all dependencies and references are cleared, and the object is not part of any transport request, you should be able to delete the object without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE80: Object Navigator
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing objects and dependencies in the ABAP environment.
  Version Control Systems: Familiarize yourself with how version control is managed in your SAP system, as this can vary based on the configuration and setup.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.