How To Fix SQADB123 - The question cannot be deleted. It is still used.

SQADB123 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 123

• Message text: The question cannot be deleted. It is still used.

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a question which is still used in other objects.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Delete the use of the question first. You can then delete the question.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SQADB123 - Details

• The SAP error message SQADB123 indicates that a question (likely in the context of a survey or questionnaire) cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in systems where questions are linked to specific surveys, assessments, or other data structures, and the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The question is currently being referenced in one or more active surveys, assessments, or questionnaires.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to prevent the deletion of data that is still in use to avoid orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check where the question is being used. This can often be done by reviewing the surveys or assessments that include the question.
  Use transaction codes or reports that allow you to view the relationships between questions and surveys.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the question is linked to an active