How To Fix CFV037 - Deleting not possible; recipe &2 &1 requires approval

CFV037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CFV - Message Class for Production Versions

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Deleting not possible; recipe &2 &1 requires approval

What causes this issue?

The <DS:GLOS.3526C4FCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>master recipe</> for the
<DS:GLOS.3526C38DAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>production version</> is
subject to <DS:GLOS.3526BEE3AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>engineering change
management</> and cannot be deleted without specifying a
<DS:GLOS.3526BEE6AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>change number</>.

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?

Enter a change number that is valid for the master recipe of task list
group &V2& of group counter &V1&.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CFV037 - Deleting not possible; recipe &2 &1 requires approval ?

  The SAP error message CFV037 indicates that you are trying to delete a recipe that requires approval. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules, where certain recipes or documents are subject to approval processes before they can be modified or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the recipe you are attempting to delete is currently in a status that requires approval. This could be due to:
  
  The recipe being in a "released" or "approved" state.
  The recipe being linked to a process that mandates approval before any changes can be made.
  Organizational policies that enforce approval workflows for recipe management.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Recipe Status: Verify the current status of the recipe. You can do this by navigating to the recipe in the SAP system and checking its status in the relevant fields.
  
  
  Obtain Approval: If the recipe requires approval, you