How To Fix BSSP1005 - The attachment cannot be deleted

BSSP1005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BSSP1 - Generic Applications

• Message number: 005

• Message text: The attachment cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are not allowed to delete this attachment for one of the following
reasons:
Customizing settings allow deleting of those attachments only for which
you are also the author
Customizing settings only allow deleting of the attachment that was last
changed
Customizing settings allow no changes to attachments from the Generic
Object Services

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?

Select a different attachment for deleting or contact your system
administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

BSSP1005 - Details

• The SAP error message BSSP1005, which states "The attachment cannot be deleted," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete an attachment in the SAP system but is unable to do so due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete attachments.
  Attachment Locking: The attachment might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of attachments.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The attachment may be linked to other data that prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete attachments. This can be checked in the user roles and profiles in the SAP system.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Verify if the attachment is