How To Fix CJ181 - The selected project object dates cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 181

• Message text: The selected project object dates cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have selected a project object, whose dates cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Select one of the following project project objects and execute the
'Delete dates' function again:
Project definition
WBS element
Activity
Milestone

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ181 - The selected project object dates cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CJ181, which states "The selected project object dates cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project structures and their associated dates. This error indicates that there is an issue with the dates associated with a project object (like a WBS element or network) that prevents them from being deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The project object may have dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent the deletion of its dates.
  Status of the Project: The project or its components may be in a status that does not allow for changes, such as being locked or completed.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the dates are linked to other transactions or records, they cannot be deleted.
  Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify the project object dates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the project structure to identify