How To Fix TFW_API041 - Cannot delete &1 &2; still used in &3 &4

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TFW_API - Messages for TFW APIs

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Cannot delete &1 &2; still used in &3 &4

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TFW_API041 - Cannot delete &1 &2; still used in &3 &4 ?

  The SAP error message TFW_API041 indicates that you are trying to delete an object (like a transport request, a configuration, or a data element) that is still in use or referenced by another object. The placeholders &1, &2, &3, and &4 typically represent the specific object type and name, as well as the object that is still using it.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by another object in the system.
  There may be dependencies or relationships that prevent the deletion.
  The object might be part of a transport request that has not been fully processed or released.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check what is using the object you are trying to delete. The error message will provide information about the dependent object (the &3 and &4 placeholders). You can use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary), SE80 (Object Navigator),