How To Fix DGEXC403 - Cannot delete exceptions that are already distributed

DGEXC403 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DGEXC - Messages for Exceptions to DG Regulations

• Message number: 403

• Message text: Cannot delete exceptions that are already distributed

What causes this issue?

The system prohibits the deletion of exceptions that have already been
distributed to other systems via ALE.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to restrict the period of validity of the exception, create
a new version of the exception and restrict the period of validity.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

DGEXC403 - Details

• The SAP error message DGEXC403 indicates that there is an attempt to delete exceptions that have already been distributed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of exception handling in SAP, particularly in the area of data distribution or data management processes.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You try to delete an exception that has already been processed and distributed to other systems or components.
  The exception is still in use or has dependencies that prevent it from being deleted.
  There may be a mismatch in the status of the exception, where the system believes it is still active or in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the DGEXC403 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Exception Status: Verify the status of the exception you are trying to delete. Ensure that it is not in a state that prevents deletion (e.g., already processed or distributed).
  
  
  Review Distribution Logs: Look at the distribution logs to see if the exception