How To Fix VCH_MD_CBO001 - The Business Object cannot be deleted, it is being used in Variant table

VCH_MD_CBO001 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VCH_MD_CBO - Message class for VCH_MD_CBO Package

• Message number: 001

• Message text: The Business Object cannot be deleted, it is being used in Variant table

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VCH_MD_CBO001 - Details

• The SAP error message VCH_MD_CBO001 indicates that a business object cannot be deleted because it is currently being used in a variant table. This typically occurs in the context of SAP applications where business objects are associated with variants, which are configurations or settings that can be reused.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the business object you are trying to delete is still referenced in one or more variant tables. Variants are often used to store specific configurations or settings for reports, transactions, or other processes, and if a business object is linked to a variant, it cannot be deleted until that link is removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Variants: Determine which variants are using the business object. You can do this by checking the variant tables associated with the business object in question.
  
  
  Remove References: Once you have identified the variants that