How To Fix 25172 - Recipient list was created by & (you cannot delete it)

25172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 25 - DDS: document distribution (DMS)

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Recipient list was created by & (you cannot delete it)

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a recipient list that has been created by another
user.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Since you did <ZH>not</> create the recipient list, you cannot delete
it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 25172 - Recipient list was created by & (you cannot delete it) ?

  The SAP error message 25172 indicates that you are trying to delete a recipient list that was created by a specific user or process, and the system is preventing this action because the recipient list is locked or protected from deletion. This is a common scenario in SAP systems where certain objects or lists are managed to ensure data integrity and prevent accidental loss of important information.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ownership: The recipient list was created by a specific user or process, and the system enforces rules that prevent deletion by users who do not have the necessary permissions or ownership.
  System Protection: The recipient list may be part of a larger process or workflow that requires it to remain intact for auditing or operational reasons.
  Status of the List: The recipient list may be in a status that does not allow for deletion, such as being in use or locked by another process.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Permissions: Ensure