Unable to Power Pages solution because of dependency

Hi,

I am trying do delete a managed solution, but I am stopped by a dependency to the Site language? I can't delete it, because the site need to have a language (I am told). I was recommended to add the language to another site, but I still could not delete the solution.

Any ideas? I have removed the name of the site, that's why it is blank in the Display name and Name columns.

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@TonjeWaasjo

ou're encountering a common issue when trying to delete a managed solution in Power Platform: a dependency on a Site Language component. This happens because Power Pages sites require at least one language, and that language becomes a dependency in the solution.

Here’s how you can work around this:

Steps to Resolve Site Language Dependency When Deleting a Managed Solution

1. Identify the Dependent Site Language

Go to Advanced Settings → Customizations → Solutions.
Open the managed solution and check the Solution Layers or Dependencies.
Look for the Site Language component (e.g., English - 1033).

2. Reassign the Language to Another Site

You mentioned you already tried this, but ensure:

The new site is active and published.
The language is explicitly added to the new site via Portal Management App under Website Languages.
The original site is deleted or deactivated (if possible).

3. Manually Remove the Dependency

If the dependency still exists:

Open the Portal Management App.
Navigate to Website Language and find the language record.
Check the Website field — if it's blank, try assigning it to a different site and then removing it again.
If the record is still locked, it may be part of the managed solution and cannot be deleted directly.

4. Use Solution Layering to Remove the Component

Create a new unmanaged solution.
Add the Website Language component to it.
Delete the component from the unmanaged solution — this removes the top layer and may allow deletion of the managed solution.

5. Use Power Platform CLI or XrmToolBox

Tools like XrmToolBox’s Solution Components Mover or Power Platform CLI can help inspect and remove hidden dependencies.
You can also use the Dependency Checker Tool in XrmToolBox to trace what’s still referencing the language.

If All Else Fails

If the dependency is deeply embedded and cannot be removed:

You may need to open a Microsoft support ticket to get backend assistance.
In some cases, the only option is to reset the environment if the solution is blocking critical operations.

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