How To Fix CMT033 - Folder & & can not be changed; it has already been deleted

CMT033 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMT - CM: Message Class in CM Environment

• Message number: 033

• Message text: Folder & & can not be changed; it has already been deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to process a configuration folder. However, this has already
been deleted.

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?

INCLUDE NA_SYSAD1

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 CMT033 - Folder & & can not be changed; it has already been deleted ?

  The SAP error message CMT033 indicates that a folder you are trying to change or manipulate has already been deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP's content management or document management systems, where folders and documents are managed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Folder Deletion: The folder you are trying to access or modify has been deleted by another user or process.
  Database Inconsistency: There may be inconsistencies in the database where the folder's status is not updated correctly.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to view or modify the folder, leading to confusion about its existence.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Verify Folder Existence: Check if the folder still exists in the system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant area in SAP where the folder is supposed to be located.
  Refresh the View: Sometimes, the user interface may not reflect the latest changes. Refresh the view or log out and log back in to