How To Fix SEO_ADT021 - Cannot delete &1 from Class Include

SEO_ADT021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SEO_ADT - Messages

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Cannot delete &1 from Class Include

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SEO_ADT021 - Cannot delete &1 from Class Include ?

  The SAP error message SEO_ADT021 indicates that you are trying to delete a class include that cannot be deleted due to certain constraints or dependencies. This error typically arises in the context of ABAP development when working with class includes in the ABAP Development Tools (ADT).
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Dependencies: The class include you are trying to delete may be referenced by other objects, such as classes, interfaces, or methods.
  Active Objects: The class include might be active in the system, and active objects cannot be deleted directly.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the class include.
  System Restrictions: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent the deletion of specific objects.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE80 or SE11 to check if the class include is being used by other objects. Look for references in classes, methods, or interfaces.
  If there