How To Fix ATO057 - &1 objects of item type &2 were excluded from deletion

ATO057 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ATO - Adaptation Transport Organizer Messages

• Message number: 057

• Message text: &1 objects of item type &2 were excluded from deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ATO057 - &1 objects of item type &2 were excluded from deletion ?

  The SAP error message ATO057 indicates that certain objects of a specified item type were excluded from deletion. This message typically arises in the context of the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module or when dealing with master data management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message ATO057 is triggered when the system identifies that certain objects cannot be deleted due to various reasons, such as:
  
  
  Dependencies: The objects may have dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent their deletion. For example, if an item is linked to a production order, it cannot be deleted until the order is closed or deleted.
  
  
  Status: The objects may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For instance, if an item is marked as "active" or "in use," it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the deletion of certain item types.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not