How To Fix CN376 - Element & has already been released and can no longer be deleted

CN376 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CN - Meldungen für Netzpläne

• Message number: 376

• Message text: Element & has already been released and can no longer be deleted

What causes this issue?

You can not delete the following activities immediately, you must mark
them for deletion.
Released activities
Activities in an activity-assigned network that you have already saved.

System Response

INCLUDE 'NA_ALLG_NOVERARBEITUNG' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

How to fix this error?

To mark an activity for deletion, go to an overview screen in the
network and select the menu options <LS> Edit -> Status -> Deletion flag
</>.
For more information about deleting and archiving, see the SAP Library
under <LS>Cross Application Components -> Archiving Application Data</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CN376 - Details

• The SAP error message CN376 indicates that an element (such as a work breakdown structure (WBS) element, network, or activity) has already been released in the system and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of project management within SAP, particularly in the Project System (PS) module.
  
  Cause:
  
  Released Status: The element has been released, meaning it is in a state where it is actively being used in project planning, execution, or reporting. Once an element is released, it is locked for certain operations, including deletion.
  Dependencies: The element may have dependencies or relationships with other elements, such as costs, activities, or resources, which prevent its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that the project structure remains consistent and that no critical data is lost.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Unrelease the Element: If you need to delete the element, you must first set its status back to "not released." This can typically be