How To Fix CNV_PE508 - Project is assigned to embedded specification; deletion impossible

CNV_PE508 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_PE - General messages for posting engine

• Message number: 508

• Message text: Project is assigned to embedded specification; deletion impossible

What causes this issue?

Project <ZH>&V1&</> is (still) assigned to an embedded specification,
which means that the deletion of the project can only be done by
deleting the corresponding embedded specification itself.

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.

CNV_PE508 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_PE508 indicates that a project is assigned to an embedded specification, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's data migration or conversion projects, particularly when using the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or similar tools.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a project that is linked to an embedded specification. An embedded specification is a configuration or a set of parameters that are tied to a specific project, and SAP does not allow the deletion of such projects to maintain data integrity and consistency.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Project Assignments: Verify if the project is indeed assigned to an embedded specification. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate SAP tools to view project assignments.
  
  
  Remove the Assignment: If you need to delete the project, you must first remove its