How To Fix BL021 - Only & log(s) could be deleted

BL021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BL - Application Log

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Only & log(s) could be deleted

What causes this issue?

&v1& log(s) were deleted. &V2& log(s) could not be
deleted because they had not yet reached their expiry date, and can
not be deleted before then.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BL021 - Details

• The SAP error message BL021 indicates that only the logs can be deleted, which typically occurs in the context of managing log data in the SAP system. This error can arise in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete or manage logs related to business processes, system performance, or other operational activities.
  
  Cause:
  The error message BL021 usually occurs due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Insufficient Permissions: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain types of data or logs.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured to restrict the deletion of certain data types, allowing only log deletions.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be constraints in place that prevent the deletion of specific data to maintain data integrity.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user might be attempting to delete data in a transaction that only allows log deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the BL021 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check User Permissions:
  
  Ensure that the