How To Fix SU2X041 - Application &1 still exists in system; deletion not permitted

SU2X041 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SU2X - Messages for Authorization Default Value Maintenance

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Application &1 still exists in system; deletion not permitted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to remove the application from the default data for PFCG.

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?

Default authorization data for an application can be removed in full
(including the administration information) if the application in
question no longer exists.
If you want to continue the process, first navigate to the associated
maintenance transaction and delete the application.
If you only want to remove individual authorization objects from the
list, use the deletion function in the ALV control.
<ZH>Caution:</> Deleting default values can lead to a complete restore
of the initial situation during the next comparison with SAP data
(transaction SU25 step 1 or 2a).

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SU2X041 - Application &1 still exists in system; deletion not permitted ?

  The SAP error message SU2X041 indicates that an application (or object) you are trying to delete still exists in the system, and therefore, the deletion is not permitted. This error typically occurs in the context of user management or authorization management when attempting to delete a user, role, or profile that is still in use or has dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The application or object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects or users in the system.
  Active Assignments: The object may have active assignments, such as users assigned to a role or profile that you are trying to delete.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the system may prevent the deletion of specific applications or objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance), PFCG (Role Maintenance), or SUIM (User Information System) to check if the application or object is still in use.
  Look for any users, roles,