How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES472 - Cannot delete active version &1; change request exists

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES472 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 472

• Message text: Cannot delete active version &1; change request exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES472 - Cannot delete active version &1; change request exists ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES472 indicates that you are trying to delete an active version of a project or object, but there is an existing change request associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly when working with transport requests and version management.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Version: The version you are trying to delete is currently active, meaning it is in use or has not been properly archived or deactivated.
  Change Request: There is an associated change request that is preventing the deletion. This could be due to pending changes that need to be addressed or the change request being in a status that does not allow for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Version:
  
  Verify if the version you are trying to delete is indeed active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or using the appropriate report to check the status of