How To Fix SS159 - Structure & could not be deleted

SS159 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 159

• Message text: Structure & could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS159 - Structure & could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SS159, which states "Structure & could not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a structure in the SAP system that is either being used or has dependencies that prevent its deletion. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The structure you are trying to delete may be referenced in other objects, such as programs, function modules, or data elements.
  Active Usage: The structure might be active in the system, meaning it is currently being used in some way, such as in a report or a transaction.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the structure.
  Transport Requests: If the structure is part of a transport request that has not been released, it may prevent deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check where the structure is being used. Look for references in tables, programs, or other structures.
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