How To Fix COM_PME_DEPEDI069 - Source Text Cannot Be Deactivated: Unspecified Error

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: COM_PME_DEPEDI - Dependency Editor Messages

• Message number: 069

• Message text: Source Text Cannot Be Deactivated: Unspecified Error

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI069 - Source Text Cannot Be Deactivated: Unspecified Error ?

  The SAP error message COM_PME_DEPEDI069 with the description "Source Text Cannot Be Deactivated: Unspecified Error" typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Management or Engineering Change Management modules. This error indicates that there is an issue preventing the deactivation of a source text, which could be related to various factors.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The source text may be linked to other objects or documents that prevent it from being deactivated.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to deactivate the source text.
  System Lock: The object might be locked by another user or process, preventing changes.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies or errors in the data that need to be resolved before deactivation can occur.
  Configuration Issues: There may be settings in the system that are preventing the deactivation process.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any dependencies or links to other objects. Ensure that there are no active references to the source text that would prevent deactivation.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to deactivate the source text has the necessary authorizations. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Unlock the Object: If the object is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the lock. This may involve contacting the user or system administrator.
  Data Consistency Check: Run consistency checks on the data related to the source text. This may involve using transaction codes like SE11 or SE14 to check database tables for inconsistencies.
  Consult Logs: Check the application logs (transaction SLG1) for more detailed error messages that may provide additional context on why the deactivation failed.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and cannot be resolved through the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP Support for further assistance. Provide them with the error message details and any relevant logs.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  SE11: Data Dictionary
  SE14: Database Utility
  SLG1: Application Log
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to Product Management and Engineering Change Management for best practices and guidelines on managing source texts.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to diagnose and potentially resolve the error message COM_PME_DEPEDI069 in your SAP system.