How To Fix DAAG_DESIGNTIME020 - Data management object &1 is active; unable to delete enhancement &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DAAG_DESIGNTIME - Message Class for Data Aging Design Time

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Data management object &1 is active; unable to delete enhancement &2

What causes this issue?

Data aging object &V1& is active. This means that you <ZH>cannot</>
delete enhancement &V2&.

System Response

The systems prevents you from deleting enhancement &V2&.

How to fix this error?

Deactivate data aging object &V1&. Then you can delete the enhancement.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DAAG_DESIGNTIME020 - Data management object &1 is active; unable to delete enhancement &2 ?

  The SAP error message DAAG_DESIGNTIME020 indicates that you are trying to delete an enhancement (like a Business Add-In or BAdI) that is currently active in the system. The error message specifically states that the data management object (the enhancement) is active, and therefore, it cannot be deleted.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the enhancement you are attempting to delete is currently active in the system. In SAP, certain objects cannot be deleted while they are active because doing so could lead to inconsistencies or errors in the system.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to deactivate the enhancement before attempting to delete it. Here are the steps you can follow:
  
  
  Identify the Enhancement: Note the name of the enhancement (denoted as &2 in the error message) that you are trying to delete.
  
  
  Deactivate the Enhancement:
  
  Go to the transaction code SE19 (for BAdI implementations) or SE80 (for other enhancements).
  Locate the enhancement you want to deactivate.
  Right-click on the enhancement and select the option to deactivate it. This may involve changing the status of the enhancement from "Active" to "Inactive".
  
  
  
  Delete the Enhancement:
  
  Once the enhancement is deactivated, you can proceed to delete it.
  Again, navigate to the appropriate transaction (SE19 or SE80) and delete the enhancement.
  
  
  
  Transport Changes: If you are working in a development environment and need to transport these changes to a quality or production environment, ensure that you create a transport request for the changes made.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE19: Used for managing BAdI implementations.
  SE80: Object Navigator, can be used for various object types including enhancements.
  
  
  
  Enhancement Framework: Familiarize yourself with the SAP Enhancement Framework, which allows for the addition of custom functionality without modifying the original code.
  
  
  Documentation: Always refer to the official SAP documentation or help portal for detailed information on managing enhancements and BAdIs.
  
  
  Testing: After deactivating and deleting the enhancement, ensure to test the system thoroughly to confirm that the deletion did not affect any other functionalities.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and manage your enhancements effectively.