How To Fix SCTS_AIM072 - ZDO meta data for &1 &2 to be deleted but still referenced by &3 &4.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 072

• Message text: ZDO meta data for &1 &2 to be deleted but still referenced by &3 &4.

What causes this issue?

The ZDO meta data object for transport object type &V1& &V2& should be
deleted since either transport object type &V1& &V2& does no longer
exist or transport object type &V1& &V2& doesn't have an
after-import-method any more. The ZDO meta data object, however, cannot
be deleted since there is another ZDO meta data object &V3& &V4&
refering to &V1& &V2&.

System Response

The system cannot remove ZDO meta data object &V1& &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Remove the reference to &V1& &V2& from ZDO meta data object &V3& &V4&
and adjust &V3& &V4& accordingly. Then delete ZDO meta data object &V1&
&V2& with report SOBJ_EXT.

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.

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Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SCTS_AIM072 - ZDO meta data for &1 &2 to be deleted but still referenced by &3 &4. ?

  The SAP error message SCTS_AIM072 indicates that there is an issue with the metadata for a specific object (identified by &1 and &2) that is marked for deletion but is still being referenced by another object (identified by &3 and &4). This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Change and Transport System (CTS) or when dealing with the SAP Application Interface Framework (AIF).
  Cause:
  
  Reference Integrity Violation: The object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by another object. This could be due to dependencies that have not been resolved.
  Transport Request Issues: The metadata might be part of a transport request that has not been properly released or imported.
  Configuration Errors: There may be configuration settings that are preventing the deletion of the metadata.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check References: Identify the object that is referencing the metadata you are trying to delete. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to find dependencies.
  Remove References: If possible, remove or update the references to the metadata in the dependent object before attempting to delete it again.
  Transport Management: Ensure that all transport requests related to the objects are properly released and imported. You may need to check the transport logs for any issues.
  Use Transaction SCTS_AIM: If you are working with AIF, you can use transaction SCTS_AIM to manage and resolve issues related to metadata.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional guidance or patches that may be available.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE11, SE80, SCTS_AIM, and others that may help in managing metadata and references.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community or forums where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared by other users.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.