How To Fix FMEF020 - System error: Item &1 &2 cannot be deleted

FMEF020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEF - Messages for Earmarked Funds

• Message number: 020

• Message text: System error: Item &1 &2 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEF020 - System error: Item &1 &2 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FMEF020, which states "System error: Item &1 &2 cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or document processing within the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an issue preventing the deletion of a specific item, identified by the placeholders &1 and &2, which usually represent the item number and the document number or type.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The item may be part of a document that is in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., posted, completed, or locked).
  Dependencies: The item may have dependencies or links to other documents or transactions that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the item.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent the deletion of certain items to maintain consistency in the database.
  System Errors: There could be a temporary system error or inconsistency