How To Fix UGMD8053 - &1 still in use in &2 &3 and cannot be deleted

UGMD8053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UGMD8 - Change Management

• Message number: 053

• Message text: &1 still in use in &2 &3 and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Object &v1& is still being used in &v2& &v3&.

System Response

Object &v1& will not be deleted automatically.

How to fix this error?

Either delete the use of &v1& in &v2& &v3&, or delete the entire object
&v3&. If you do neither, object &v1& will <ZH>not</> be deleted
automatically.

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 UGMD8053 - &1 still in use in &2 &3 and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message UGMD8053 indicates that a specific object (like a material, document, or other entity) is still in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or references to the object in question, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The object you are trying to delete has active references in other transactions or documents. For example, a material might be linked to purchase orders, production orders, or stock movements.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions that involve the object, such as sales orders or inventory records.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may prevent deletion if the object is part of a larger process or configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependencies: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check for any tables that reference the object. You can also use transaction code ME2L (for purchasing documents) or CO03 (for production orders) to find related