How To Fix VSCAN_CE056 - Please eliminate existing dependencies. Profile was not deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSCAN_CE - Message Class for VSCAN Configuration Entities

• Message number: 056

• Message text: Please eliminate existing dependencies. Profile was not deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSCAN_CE056 - Please eliminate existing dependencies. Profile was not deleted. ?

  The SAP error message VSCAN_CE056 indicates that there are existing dependencies preventing the deletion of a profile. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's profile management, where certain profiles cannot be deleted if they are still being referenced or used by other objects or configurations.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a profile that has dependencies. These dependencies could be:
  
  The profile is assigned to users, roles, or authorization objects.
  The profile is linked to other configuration settings or profiles.
  There are active sessions or processes that are utilizing the profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and eliminate the dependencies associated with the profile you are trying to delete. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the profile is assigned to any users or roles.
  If it is assigned, you will need to remove the profile from those users or roles.
  
  
  
  Review Profile Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to run reports that can help you identify where the profile is being used.
  Look for any roles or authorization objects that reference the profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If the profile is linked to any roles, you will need to edit those roles and remove the profile.
  Ensure that there are no active sessions using the profile. You can check active sessions using transaction SM04 or AL08.
  
  
  
  Delete the Profile:
  
  Once all dependencies have been removed, you can attempt to delete the profile again using transaction PFCG or the appropriate transaction for profile management.
  
  
  
  Check for Custom Code:
  
  If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference the profile, you may need to modify or remove those as well.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  SM04: User Overview
  AL08: Global User Overview
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on profile management and dependency resolution.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to profile management and dependencies.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify and eliminate the dependencies causing the error, allowing you to successfully delete the profile.