How To Fix DS464 - Unable to delete the selected list

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DS - Messages for Editing Text Elements in ABAP Programs

• Message number: 464

• Message text: Unable to delete the selected list

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a saved list from a report tree.
However, this is only possible if the list was saved using "System -->
Save list --> Report tree". The list that you selected was saved using
a different method (for example, the "List --> Save" function that is
active for Query lists, or the "System --> Save list --> Reporting
tree" functino that is active in all ABAP lists.
In the node or tree, you cannot see immediately how the list was saved.
Instead, use the "Node attributes"/"list information" functio.

System Response

Function canceled.

How to fix this error?

Use the same tool to delete the list as you used to create it (for
example, Query).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DS464 - Unable to delete the selected list ?

  The SAP error message DS464 "Unable to delete the selected list" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a list or report that is either locked, does not exist, or is not authorized for deletion. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  List Locking: The list you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  Non-Existent List: The list you are trying to delete may not exist or may have already been deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the list.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues in the SAP system that prevent the deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check List Status: Verify if the list is currently locked by another user. You can check this in the transaction code SM12 (for lock entries).
  Verify Existence: Ensure that the list you are trying to delete actually exists. You can do this by