How To Fix COM_PME_DEPEDI030 - Source text cannot be deleted: There is no active session

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_DEPEDI - Dependency Editor Messages

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Source text cannot be deleted: There is no active session

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI030 - Source text cannot be deleted: There is no active session ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI030 indicates that the system is unable to delete a source text because there is no active session associated with it. This error typically occurs in the context of managing texts or descriptions in SAP, particularly when dealing with materials, documents, or other objects that have associated text entries.
  Cause:
  
  No Active Session: The primary cause of this error is that the system cannot find an active session for the text you are trying to delete. This can happen if the session was closed or if the text was not properly loaded into the session.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the text, leading to this error.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the text management system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Sessions: Ensure that you have an active session for the text you are trying to delete. You may need to navigate back to the relevant transaction or screen where the text is managed.
  Reopen the Text: If you have navigated away from the text management screen, try reopening the text entry to ensure it is loaded into the session.
  User Authorizations: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the source text. You may need to contact your SAP administrator to check your user roles and permissions.
  System Restart: In some cases, restarting the SAP GUI or logging out and back into the system can resolve temporary session issues.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for any locks on the text entries that might be preventing deletion.
  Consult SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant notes or patches that might address this specific error message.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to text management, such as SE63 (Translation) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order), depending on the context of the text you are working with.
  SAP Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to text management for additional insights on handling texts and potential error messages.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they found effective.
  
  If the problem persists after trying the above solutions, it may be necessary to involve your SAP Basis team or technical support for further investigation.