How To Fix SQADB505 - The question cannot be deleted. It is still used.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SQADB - Question and Answer Database Messages

• Message number: 505

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SQADB505 - The question cannot be deleted. It is still used. ?

  The SAP error message SQADB505 indicates that a question cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Survey or Questionnaire functionality, where certain questions may be linked to surveys, evaluations, or other objects.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a question that is still referenced or utilized in one or more active surveys or questionnaires. SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that no references are broken.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Check where the question is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the survey or questionnaire management area in SAP.
  Searching for the specific question to see if it is linked to any active surveys or evaluations.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the question is indeed in use:
  
  Edit the relevant surveys or questionnaires to remove the question from them.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Question: Once the question is no longer referenced in any active surveys or questionnaires, you should be able to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or links to the question in other areas of the system, such as reports or templates.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing surveys and questionnaires, such as SQ01 (Query Management) or SQ02 (InfoSet Query).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing surveys and questionnaires, as well as best practices for maintaining data integrity.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit and delete questions in the system.
  
  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.