How To Fix WAF103 - Application still required by other installed applications

WAF103 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WAF - Wireless Application Framework

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Application still required by other installed applications

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WAF103 - Application still required by other installed applications ?

  The SAP error message WAF103: Application still required by other installed applications typically occurs when you attempt to uninstall or deactivate an application that is still being used or required by other applications within the SAP system. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to remove a component or module that is still linked to other components.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The application you are trying to uninstall has dependencies on other applications or components that are still active.
  Active Sessions: There may be active sessions or processes that are using the application.
  
  Configuration Issues: There might be configuration settings that prevent the application from being uninstalled.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WAF103 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Identify which applications or components depend on the application you are trying to uninstall. You can do this by reviewing the application dependencies in the SAP system.
  Use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11