How To Fix EA484 - Basic type & has been generated and cannot be deleted

EA484 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EA - IDoc Basis Messages

• Message number: 484

• Message text: Basic type & has been generated and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Basic type &v1& was generated by a program.

System Response

The basic type cannot be deleted via the definition tools.

How to fix this error?

Try to delete the basic type via the program with which it was created.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

EA484 - Details

• The SAP error message EA484 indicates that a basic type (in the context of IDoc processing) has been generated and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a basic type that is still in use or has been generated in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Basic Type in Use: The basic type you are trying to delete is currently being used in one or more IDoc types or is referenced in other configurations.
  Generated Status: The basic type has been generated, meaning it has been compiled and is part of the system's active configuration.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the basic type from other objects, such as message types, IDoc types, or other related configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the basic type, check if it is being used in any IDoc types or other configurations. You can do this by:
  
  Using transaction WE30 to view the IDoc types and see if