How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN019 - Entity object type &1 cannot be deleted; see long text

CMS_CUS_PCN019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Entity object type &1 cannot be deleted; see long text

What causes this issue?

The entity object type &V1& that you have selected has status profiles
assigned to it in a process control area. You cannot delete the entity
object.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS_CUS_PCN019 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN019 indicates that an entity object of a specific type cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP Customer Management System (CMS) or similar modules where entity objects are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error message usually occurs due to one or more of the following reasons:
  
  Dependencies: The entity object you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other objects. For example, if there are references to this entity in other records, SAP will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Status Restrictions: The entity might be in a status that does not allow deletion. For instance, if the entity is marked as "active" or "in use," it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the entity object.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of specific entity types.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you