How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON031 - Delete is not allowed, subordinate unit '&' is in approved status.

DFS_FE_COMMON031 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Delete is not allowed, subordinate unit '&' is in approved status.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON031 - Delete is not allowed, subordinate unit '&' is in approved status. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON031 indicates that a delete operation is not allowed because the subordinate unit (in this case, represented by the placeholder &) is in an approved status. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Real Estate Management (RE-FX) or similar modules where hierarchical structures (like business units, cost centers, etc.) are managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a subordinate unit that has been approved or finalized in the system. In many business processes, once a unit is approved, it is locked for certain operations to maintain data integrity and prevent accidental loss of important information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Approval Status: Verify the approval status of the subordinate unit. If it is indeed in an approved status, you will need to either:
  
  Change the status of the unit to a non-approved state (if your business process allows for it).
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