How To Fix CMS_CUS_PCN020 - Entity object type &1 cannot be deleted; see long text

CMS_CUS_PCN020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_CUS_PCN - Process control customizing messages

• Message number: 020

• 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 is assigned to
process control area &V2& and has business activities assigned to it.
Therefore, you cannot delete the entity object type.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN020 - Entity object type &1 cannot be deleted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message CMS_CUS_PCN020 indicates that an entity object type (denoted by &1) 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 can occur due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  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, it cannot be deleted.
  Status Restrictions: The entity might be in a status that does not allow deletion. For instance, if it is marked as "active" or "in use," the system will prevent deletion.
  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 can take the following steps:
  
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