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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 complete or cancel those transactions first.
  Review Status Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the relevant module (like SD, MM, etc.) to see if there are restrictions on deleting the status.
  Unlock Status: If the status is locked, you may need to unlock it or wait until the current transactions are completed.
  User Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the status has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the status management for the relevant module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to investigate the underlying data structures.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.