How To Fix 5N261 - Activity &1 is not a free activity; deletion not allowed

5N261 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5N - HR NL: Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools (NL)

• Message number: 261

• Message text: Activity &1 is not a free activity; deletion not allowed

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete activity &V1&. This is not allowed because
activity &V1& is of the type 'Statutory' or 'Mandatory'. Only free
activities can be deleted.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5N261 - Activity &1 is not a free activity; deletion not allowed ?

  The SAP error message 5N261 indicates that you are trying to delete an activity that is not marked as a free activity in the system. This typically occurs in the context of project management or activity management within SAP, where certain activities are locked or have dependencies that prevent their deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Activity Status: The activity you are trying to delete may be part of a project or network that has already been processed or has dependencies.
  Dependencies: The activity might be linked to other activities, milestones, or resources, making it non-deletable.
  Project Type: Some project types or structures may have restrictions on deleting certain activities.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Activity Status: Verify the status of the activity. If it is in progress or completed, you may need to change its status or find an alternative way to manage it.
  Review Dependencies: Look for any dependencies linked