How To Fix SDDIC_ADT_SRVB018 - Could not delete &1 as it contains service version with API State "&2"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SDDIC_ADT_SRVB - Message class for Service Binding

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Could not delete &1 as it contains service version with API State "&2"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_SRVB018 - Could not delete &1 as it contains service version with API State "&2" ?

  The SAP error message SDDIC_ADT_SRVB018 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a service version that cannot be removed because it is associated with a specific API state. The message typically includes placeholders for the service name (&1) and the API state (&2), which provide context for the error.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you try to delete a service version that is still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. The API state mentioned in the error message indicates the current status of the service version, which could be one of the following:
  
  Active: The service version is currently active and cannot be deleted.
  In Use: The service version is being referenced by other components or applications.
  Published: The service version has been published and is still accessible.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check API State: Review the API state of the service version you are trying to delete. If it is active or published, you will need to deactivate or unpublish it first.
  
  
  Deactivate the Service Version:
  
  Navigate to the service version in the SAP system.
  Deactivate the service version if it is currently active. This can usually be done through the API Management or Service Management interface.
  
  
  
  Unpublish the Service Version:
  
  If the service version is published, you will need to unpublish it before attempting to delete it.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that no other components or applications are referencing the service version. If there are dependencies, you may need to remove or update those references.
  
  
  Retry Deletion: Once the service version is deactivated and/or unpublished, try deleting it again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for API Management or Service Management for detailed steps on managing service versions.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP that can help you manage services, such as SICF for Internet Communication Framework or APIM for API Management.
  Logs and Traces: If the issue persists, check the system logs or traces for additional information that might help diagnose the problem further.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.