How To Fix TPM_THXE1072 - Eff. test not used by bus. trans. &1; not possible to delete reference

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TPM_THXE1 - message class for effectiveness test

• Message number: 072

• Message text: Eff. test not used by bus. trans. &1; not possible to delete reference

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TPM_THXE1072 - Eff. test not used by bus. trans. &1; not possible to delete reference ?

  The SAP error message TPM_THXE1072 indicates that an effective test is not being used by a business transaction, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of Treasury and Risk Management (TRM) within SAP, particularly when dealing with effective tests related to financial transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Active Reference: The effective test you are trying to delete is still referenced by one or more business transactions. This means that the test is currently in use and cannot be removed until it is no longer associated with any transactions.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, which is why you are encountering this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References: 
  
  Identify which business transactions are using the effective test. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction in SAP and checking the associated tests.
  Use transaction codes like TPM1 (for transaction management) or TPM2 (for transaction overview) to find the transactions linked to the effective test.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find that the effective test is linked to transactions, you will need to either modify those transactions to remove the reference to the effective test or delete the transactions if they are no longer needed.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Effective Test:
  
  Once all references to the effective test have been removed, you should be able to delete the effective test without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need more detailed guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or help files related to Treasury and Risk Management.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists or if you are unable to identify the references, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP TRM, such as TPM1, TPM2, and others that may help you navigate through the effective tests and transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any updates or patches that may address this specific error or provide additional context.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the appropriate authorizations to view and modify transactions and effective tests in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your effective tests effectively within SAP.