How To Fix DFS_ASSGMT_VAL059 - Deletion not allowed; status must be planned or obsolete.

DFS_ASSGMT_VAL059 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_ASSGMT_VAL - Messages used in Assignment Validations

• Message number: 059

• Message text: Deletion not allowed; status must be planned or obsolete.

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DFS_ASSGMT_VAL059 - Details

• The SAP error message DFS_ASSGMT_VAL059 indicates that a deletion operation is not allowed because the status of the object you are trying to delete is neither "planned" nor "obsolete." This error typically occurs in the context of managing assignments or objects in SAP, such as in the areas of project management, asset management, or similar modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to delete an assignment or object that is in a status that does not permit deletion. The valid statuses for deletion are:
  
  Planned: The object is in a state where it can be modified or deleted.
  Obsolete: The object is marked as no longer in use, allowing for deletion.
  
  If the object is in a status such as "active," "in progress," or any other status that does not allow deletion, you will encounter this error.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Verify the current status of