How To Fix GR174 - Password could not be deleted for all the selected extracts

GR174 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GR - Report Writer

• Message number: 174

• Message text: Password could not be deleted for all the selected extracts

What causes this issue?

The message can have two causes:
You attempted to delete the password of a partial extract. The
additional selection criteria you entered resulted in the selection of
partial extracts. You cannot delete the password, since only whole
extracts can be changed.
You do not have the authorization to delete the password for one, or
several, of the selected extracts. The password may only be deleted by
the person who created the extract.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GR174 - Password could not be deleted for all the selected extracts ?

  The SAP error message GR174, which states "Password could not be deleted for all the selected extracts," typically occurs in the context of managing extractors or data extraction processes in SAP systems. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete passwords for the selected extracts.
  Locked Extracts: The extracts may be locked or in use by another process, preventing the deletion of passwords.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database locks or inconsistencies in the system.
  Incorrect Configuration: The configuration settings for the extractors may not be set up correctly, leading to issues when attempting to delete passwords.
  System Bugs: There could be bugs or issues in the specific version of SAP being used.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the necessary authorizations to perform the action. This