How To Fix CJ271 - Version & is controlled by status. You cannot delete

CJ271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CJ - Project master data and structure

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Version & is controlled by status. You cannot delete

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a status-controlled version.

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?

You cannot use this transaction to delete status-controlled versions.
You can only delete time-dependent versions. Select a time-dependent
version and delete it.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CJ271 - Version & is controlled by status. You cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message "CJ271 Version & is controlled by status. You cannot delete" typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with project versions in the Project System (PS) module. This error indicates that the version you are trying to delete is locked or controlled by its status, meaning that it cannot be deleted due to certain restrictions.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Control: The version you are trying to delete has a status that prevents deletion. This could be due to the version being released, in use, or having dependencies that require it to remain intact.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or transactions that are dependent on this version, which prevents its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the version.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Version Status: Review the status of the version you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the project