How To Fix BS305 - The system status cannot be deleted

BS305 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BS - Status Management

• Message number: 305

• Message text: The system status cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

System statuses cannot be deleted here.

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?

Choose a user status to delete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BS305 - The system status cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message BS305 ("The system status cannot be deleted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a system status that is currently assigned to an object, such as a work order, maintenance order, or any other business object in SAP. This error indicates that the status you are trying to delete is either active or has dependencies that prevent its removal.
  Causes:
  
  Active Status: The status you are trying to delete is currently active on the object.
  Dependencies: There may be other statuses or processes that depend on the status you are trying to delete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the status.
  System Configuration: The system may be configured in such a way that certain statuses cannot be deleted due to business rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify if the status is currently active on the object. You can do this by checking the status overview of the