How To Fix SLS021 - Test type is used in tables. You cannot delete.

SLS021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SLS - PAW - Message class

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Test type is used in tables. You cannot delete.

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SLS021 - Details

• The SAP error message SLS021, which states "Test type is used in tables. You cannot delete," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a test type that is still being referenced in various tables or configurations within the SAP system. This is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of data that is still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies or errors in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  References in Use: The test type you are trying to delete is still being referenced in one or more tables, such as inspection plans, quality notifications, or other related configurations.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of objects that are still in use to avoid orphaned records or broken links in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify where the test type is being used and remove those references before attempting to delete the test type again. Here are the steps