How To Fix VC422 - Procedure is still being used: usages will be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VC - SD Customizing

• Message number: 422

• Message text: Procedure is still being used: usages will be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VC422 - Procedure is still being used: usages will be deleted ?

  The SAP error message VC422 ("Procedure is still being used: usages will be deleted") typically occurs in the context of SAP Variant Configuration (VC). This message indicates that you are trying to delete or modify a procedure that is still being referenced or used in other configurations or objects.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usages: The procedure you are attempting to delete or modify is still being referenced in one or more configuration profiles, classes, or other related objects.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the procedure that prevent it from being deleted. This could include dependencies in the configuration of products, classes, or other procedures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usages:
  
  Use transaction codes like CU50 (Configuration Profile) or CU60 (Class) to check where the procedure is being used.
  You can also use the SE11 transaction to check the database table entries related to the procedure.
  
  
  
  Remove Usages:
  
  If you find that the procedure is being