How To Fix ECM_CUST012 - Phase & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Phase & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The phase cannot be deleted for one of the following reasons:
It is the predecessor of another phase.
It is used in a context.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

If the phase is used in another context, check whether it can be deleted
from this context.
In all other cases, deletion is not possible.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_CUST012 - Phase & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ECM_CUST012, which states "Phase & cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Change Management or Project Management modules. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of a phase in a project or change request due to certain constraints or dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The phase you are trying to delete may have dependencies, such as tasks, activities, or other phases that are linked to it.
  Status Restrictions: The phase may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the phase is already completed or has been released, it may be locked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the phase.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the project or change management module may prevent the deletion of phases.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the project or change request to identify any dependencies linked to the phase. You