How To Fix CRM_ICM_ACTIVITY004 - Deletion of main incident &1 is not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_ICM_ACTIVITY - Message class for ICM Activity

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Deletion of main incident &1 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_ICM_ACTIVITY004 - Deletion of main incident &1 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message CRM_ICM_ACTIVITY004 indicates that the deletion of a main incident (or a main CRM activity) is not permitted. This typically occurs in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) module when you attempt to delete an incident that is either linked to other objects or has certain statuses that prevent deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Linked Objects: The incident may have linked objects (e.g., follow-up activities, related incidents, etc.) that prevent its deletion.
  Status Restrictions: The incident may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., completed, closed, or in a certain workflow).
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the incident.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may restrict the deletion of main incidents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Linked Objects: Review the incident for any linked objects. If there are related activities or incidents, you may need to delete or unlink them first.
  Change Status: If the incident is in a status