How To Fix SV440 - & maintenance interface cannot be deleted because of IMG link

SV440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 440

• Message text: & maintenance interface cannot be deleted because of IMG link

What causes this issue?

The maintenance interface for &V1& cannot be deleted because it is
linked to IMG.

System Response

Maintenance dialog &V1& was not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Change the IMG book(s). See the maintenance object description for
maintenance dialog &V1& under Subobjects.
Delete the IMG link in the maintenance object description under
Subobjects and then delete the maintenance dialog.

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV440 - & maintenance interface cannot be deleted because of IMG link ?

  The SAP error message SV440 typically indicates that a maintenance interface cannot be deleted because it is linked to an IMG (Implementation Guide) activity. This situation arises when there are dependencies or references in the system that prevent the deletion of the maintenance interface.
  
  Cause:
  
  IMG Linkage: The maintenance interface is associated with an IMG activity, which means that it is part of a configuration or customization process in the SAP system.
  Dependencies: Other objects or configurations may depend on the maintenance interface, making it impossible to delete without first addressing those dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SV440 error and successfully delete the maintenance interface, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction code SPRO to access the IMG.
  Navigate to the relevant section of the IMG where the maintenance interface is linked.
  Check for any dependencies or references to the maintenance interface that need to be addressed.
  
  
  
  Remove Links:
  
  If you find any IMG activities or configurations that reference the maintenance