How To Fix UMC043 - &1 cannot be deleted. Object is still being used

UMC043 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UMC - General Messages

• Message number: 043

• Message text: &1 cannot be deleted. Object is still being used

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Use the Where-Used List to find out where the object you want to delete
is used.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UMC043 - &1 cannot be deleted. Object is still being used ?

  The SAP error message UMC043 indicates that an object (such as a user, role, or other configuration item) cannot be deleted because it is still in use or referenced by other objects in the system. This is a common issue in SAP environments, where dependencies between objects can prevent deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The object you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects or processes. For example, a user might be assigned to a role, or a configuration item might be linked to a process.
  Open Sessions: There may be active sessions or transactions that are using the object.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user attempting to delete the object may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  System Locks: The object might be locked by another process or user, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (for users), PFCG (for roles), or SE11 (for database objects) to