How To Fix /ASU/GENERAL311 - You can delete only manually created ad hoc steps-please select other row

/ASU/GENERAL311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ASU/GENERAL -

• Message number: 311

• Message text: You can delete only manually created ad hoc steps-please select other row

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL311 - You can delete only manually created ad hoc steps-please select other row ?

  The SAP error message /ASU/GENERAL311 indicates that you are trying to delete a step in an ad hoc process that cannot be deleted because it is not a manually created step. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP) or in workflows where certain steps are system-generated or part of a predefined process.
  
  Cause:
  
  System-Generated Steps: The step you are trying to delete is automatically generated by the system and is not a manually created ad hoc step.
  Workflow Restrictions: The workflow or process you are working with has restrictions that prevent the deletion of certain types of steps.
  Incorrect Selection: You may have selected the wrong row or step that is not eligible for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify the Step Type: Check if the step you are trying to delete is indeed a manually created ad hoc step. Only those can be deleted.
  Select the Correct Step: Ensure that you are selecting