How To Fix /DSD/ES004 - DSD-Signature is assigned, deletion not possible

/DSD/ES004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /DSD/ES -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: DSD-Signature is assigned, deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /DSD/ES004 - DSD-Signature is assigned, deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message /DSD/ES004 DSD-Signature is assigned, deletion not possible typically occurs in the context of the SAP Direct Store Delivery (DSD) module. This error indicates that there is a signature associated with a particular DSD document or transaction, and as a result, the system does not allow the deletion of that document or transaction.
  
  Cause:
  
  Assigned Signature: The primary cause of this error is that the DSD document (such as a delivery or order) has an associated signature that is preventing its deletion. This could be due to business rules or configurations that require signatures for certain transactions.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity and prevent the deletion of records that are linked to other processes or documents.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Signature Assignment:
  
  Review the DSD document to see if a signature is indeed assigned. You can do this by navigating