> Source: [sk127232](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk127232)

# sk127232 - "object is used by a policy or by other objects" error when deleting object

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk127232 |
| Date Created | 2018-05-23 |
| Last Modified | 2024-07-29 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Security Management Server |
| Versions | R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * When deleting an object, action fails with `"Failed to delete object. object <name> is used by a policy or by other objects"` error.
* When checking for usage of the object the "where used" list shows no entries.

## Cause

The object is used by other database objects that are not visible in SmartConsole.

## Solution

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