How To Fix DTINF166 - Purpose '&' Deleted Successfully

DTINF166 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DTINF - Information Retrieval Framework texts

• Message number: 166

• Message text: Purpose '&' Deleted Successfully

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DTINF166 - Purpose '&' Deleted Successfully ?

  The SAP error message DTINF166, which states "Purpose '&' Deleted Successfully," is not actually an error in the traditional sense. Instead, it is an informational message indicating that a specific purpose (often related to data management or configuration) has been successfully deleted from the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  The message is triggered when a user or a process deletes a purpose (which could refer to a data purpose, configuration purpose, or similar entity) from the SAP system.
  The '&' symbol in the message is a placeholder that would typically be replaced by the name or identifier of the purpose that was deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  Since this message is informational and indicates a successful deletion, there is no action required to resolve an error. However, if the deletion was unintentional or if you need to restore the deleted purpose, you may consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Before deleting any purpose, ensure that it is not being used elsewhere