How To Fix 5W173 - Caution: Container is being deleted

5W173 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5W - Messages for PD (Particularly Workflow)

• Message number: 173

• Message text: Caution: Container is being deleted

What causes this issue?

The container does not just contain importing elements. However, this
is only allowed for certain rule types. The selected rule type only
supports importing elements. For this reason the system is deleting the
container.

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?

When the action is completely finished, you can create a new container,
which then only contains allowed elements.

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 5W173 - Caution: Container is being deleted ?

  The SAP error message 5W173, which states "Caution: Container is being deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's handling of containers, such as when working with transport requests, change management, or data archiving. This message indicates that a container (which could be a transport container, a data container, or a similar entity) is in the process of being deleted, and as a result, certain operations may be restricted or may not proceed as expected.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Deletion Process: The most common cause of this error is that a deletion process for the container is currently underway. This could be due to a manual deletion initiated by a user or an automated process.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a container is locked for deletion, other operations that require access to that container will trigger this warning.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or settings in the SAP system may lead