How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES480 - Could not delete version; deletion of transfer data still in progress

/CPD/PFP_MESSAGES480 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 480

• Message text: Could not delete version; deletion of transfer data still in progress

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES480 - Could not delete version; deletion of transfer data still in progress ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES480 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a version in the context of the SAP Profitability and Performance Management (PFP) module. The specific message suggests that the deletion of transfer data is still in progress, which is preventing the version from being deleted.
  
  Cause:
  
  Ongoing Deletion Process: The most common cause of this error is that a deletion process for transfer data is still running in the background. This could be due to a long-running job that has not yet completed.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP uses locking mechanisms to prevent data inconsistencies. If a deletion job is still active, it may lock the version you are trying to delete.
  System Performance: If the system is under heavy load, it may take longer for the deletion process to complete, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Background Jobs: 
  
  Go to transaction code SM37 to check for any background jobs related to the deletion