How To Fix EPD025 - Template &1 cannot be deleted because it has status &2

EPD025 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EPD - Messages for IS-U Master Data Generator

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Template &1 cannot be deleted because it has status &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EPD025 - Template &1 cannot be deleted because it has status &2 ?

  The SAP error message EPD025 indicates that a specific template (identified by &1) cannot be deleted because it is in a certain status (identified by &2). This error typically occurs in the context of SAP applications that manage templates, such as SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or SAP Enterprise Portfolio and Project Management (EPPM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a template that is not in a status that allows for deletion. Common statuses that might prevent deletion include:
  
  Active: The template is currently in use or active.
  Locked: The template is locked for editing or deletion.
  In Use: The template is being referenced by other objects or processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Status: Review the status of the template to understand why it cannot be deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or application where the template is managed.
  
  
  Change the Status: