How To Fix BS032 - Cannot delete status & (&)

BS032 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 032

• Message text: Cannot delete status & (&)

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete system status &V1&.
The system status is a SET-ONLY status, i.e. it cannot be reset after
it has been set.

System Response

The operation was canceled.

How to fix this error?

Inform your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS032 - Cannot delete status & (&) ?

  The SAP error message BS032: "Cannot delete status & (&)" typically occurs when you attempt to delete a status from a business object (like a sales order, purchase order, etc.) that is currently in use or has dependencies. This error is often related to the status management in SAP, where certain statuses are locked or cannot be removed due to business logic or data integrity constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The status you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other objects or processes.
  Status Locking: The status may be locked due to ongoing transactions or processes that are using it.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may prevent the deletion of certain statuses based on business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the status.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any active transactions or objects that are using the status you want to delete. You may need to