How To Fix CMX_POC_WI011 - Status of work instructions &1 prohibits deletion

CMX_POC_WI011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMX_POC_WI - PP-PI-PMA: PI Sheet Messages, SCM Add-On

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Status of work instructions &1 prohibits deletion

What causes this issue?

Whether a set of work instructions may be deleted depends on their
current status
<ZU><ZH>Deletion Allowed</></>,,<ZU><ZH>Deletion Not Allowed</></>
Discarded,,New
Terminated,,In Process
Completed,,To Be Completed
Archived (EBR),,
However, you have attempted to delete a set of work instructions whose
status does not allow deletion.

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?

First see to it that the work instructions acquire a status that allows
deletion.
Perform the delete function again.

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 CMX_POC_WI011 - Status of work instructions &1 prohibits deletion ?

  The SAP error message CMX_POC_WI011, which states "Status of work instructions &1 prohibits deletion," typically occurs when you attempt to delete work instructions that are in a status that does not allow for deletion. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in the context of production planning and execution.
  
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the current status of the work instructions. Each work instruction in SAP has a status that determines what actions can be performed on it. If the status is set to a value that prohibits deletion (for example, if the work instruction is already in use, completed, or locked), the system will prevent you from deleting it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the work instruction indicated by the message (the &1 placeholder will be replaced with the actual status code). You can do this by navigating