How To Fix DPR_API136 - Deletion not allowed: Folder &1 contains released documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DPR_API - Messages for APIs in Project Management

• Message number: 136

• Message text: Deletion not allowed: Folder &1 contains released documents

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DPR_API136 - Deletion not allowed: Folder &1 contains released documents ?

  The SAP error message DPR_API136 indicates that a deletion operation is not allowed because the folder specified (denoted by &1) contains released documents. This is a common issue in SAP Project Management (DPR - Dynamic Project Management) when trying to delete a folder that has documents that have already been released.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the folder you are trying to delete contains documents that have been released. In SAP, released documents are considered to be finalized and cannot be deleted to maintain data integrity and compliance with business processes.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Released Documents: 
  
  Navigate to the folder in question and check for any documents that are marked as released. You can do this by reviewing the document status within the folder.
  
  
  
  Unrelease Documents:
  
  If you have the necessary permissions, you can unrelease the documents. This typically involves changing the status