How To Fix SPRX139 - Object key already being used and cannot be renamed

SPRX139 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPRX - Proxy Generation

• Message number: 139

• Message text: Object key already being used and cannot be renamed

What causes this issue?

You cannot rename the object because it is still referenced by other pro
xies.

System Response

The object (type/name)
<ZH>&V1&</><ZH>/</><ZH>&V2&</>
is still referenced by at least one other object,
in this case by (type/name)
<ZH>&V3&</><ZH>/</><ZH>&V4&</>

How to fix this error?

Delete the object reference and use the where-used list to check whether
the object you want to rename is referenced from any other locations.
Use suitable search criteria.
You can then rename the object.

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.

SPRX139 - Details

• The SAP error message SPRX139, which states "Object key already being used and cannot be renamed," typically occurs when you attempt to rename an object (such as a transport request, program, or other repository object) that is currently in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being renamed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object in Use: The object you are trying to rename is currently being referenced or used by other objects or processes.
  Transport Requests: If the object is part of a transport request that is already released or in use, it cannot be renamed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that prevent the renaming of the object.
  Locking Issues: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing any changes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the object to see if it has dependencies or is being referenced by other objects. You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator), or