How To Fix EWA717 - When marking for deletion you can only select "Delete All Orders"

EWA717 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EWA - IS-U-WA: Waste Management

• Message number: 717

• Message text: When marking for deletion you can only select "Delete All Orders"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EWA717 - When marking for deletion you can only select "Delete All Orders" ?

  The SAP error message EWA717 indicates that when you are trying to mark an order for deletion, the system only allows you to select the option "Delete All Orders." This typically occurs in the context of managing orders in SAP, particularly in the areas of production planning or project management.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Order Type Restrictions: The specific order type you are trying to delete may have restrictions that prevent individual deletion. In some cases, the system is designed to only allow bulk deletion of orders.
  Status of the Orders: The orders you are trying to delete may not be in a status that allows for individual deletion. For example, if the orders are already completed or have been partially processed, the system may restrict deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may be set to only allow the deletion of all orders