How To Fix TO104 - Object &1 &2 &3 exists and cannot be deleted

TO104 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TO - Transport Organizer and Tools

• Message number: 104

• Message text: Object &1 &2 &3 exists and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The object directory entry &V1& &V2& &V3& does not comply with the
naming convention. However, since the object exists, the object
directory entry is not deleted.

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?

Start Transaction SE38 and copy the program &V3& to another name,
which does not begin with "MENU". Then delete the program &V3&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TO104 - Object &1 &2 &3 exists and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message TO104 indicates that an object (such as a transport request, task, or other related object) exists in the system and cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of transport management or object management within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message TO104 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete may have dependencies or references in other objects or transport requests.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is released or already imported).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object.
  System Integrity: SAP may prevent deletion to maintain system integrity, especially if the object is part of a critical process or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the TO104 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) or SE09/SE10 (Transport Requests) to check