How To Fix SCTS_AIM050 - OBJM &1 can not be deleted. It is currently referenced by &2 &3 &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SCTS_AIM - Messages for the AIM meta data repository

• Message number: 050

• Message text: OBJM &1 can not be deleted. It is currently referenced by &2 &3 &4.

What causes this issue?

The ZDM-enablement for &1 cannot be removed as it is referenced in the
ZDM-enablement of other AIMs.
Deleting this OBJM would remove the ZDM-enablement of the referencing
AIMs and thereby destroy the ZDM compliance of the SAP delivery.

System Response

Deletion is not possible.

How to fix this error?

Remove the references.
Please check also in downstream systems if this OBJM is referenced in
the ZDM-enablement of AIMs in upper layers.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_AIM050 - OBJM &1 can not be deleted. It is currently referenced by &2 &3 &4. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_AIM050 indicates that an object (OBJM) cannot be deleted because it is currently being referenced by other objects or entities in the system. This is a common issue when dealing with transport requests, development objects, or any other entities that have dependencies.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete an object that is still in use or linked to other objects. The message provides details about what is referencing the object, indicated by the placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4. These placeholders typically represent:
  
  &1: The name of the object you are trying to delete.
  &2, &3, &4: The names of the objects that are referencing the object you want to delete.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References: Check the details provided in the error message to identify which objects are referencing the object you want to delete. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or SE37 (Function Modules) to investigate the dependencies.
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified the referencing objects, you need to either:
  
  Modify the referencing objects to remove the dependency on the object you want to delete.
  Delete or deactivate the referencing objects if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Check Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request, ensure that the transport request is not in a state that prevents deletion. You may need to release or delete the transport request.
  
  
  Use Transaction SE03: You can use transaction SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to analyze and manage objects in transport requests. This can help you find dependencies and references.
  
  
  Re-attempt Deletion: After resolving the references, try to delete the object again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on object dependencies and transport management.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues related to the error message SCTS_AIM050, as there may be patches or updates that address similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for additional context or related errors that may provide more insight into the issue.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or development team for further assistance.