How To Fix I0440 - System status or user status does not allow a deletion flag

I0440 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: I0 - Messages for PM tables

• Message number: 440

• Message text: System status or user status does not allow a deletion flag

What causes this issue?

You have tried to set a delete flag in the equipment.
The user status or the system status does not allow the delete flag to
be set.

System Response

Error

How to fix this error?

Change the user status of the equipment or extend the user status to
include the delete flag operation.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

I0440 - Details

• The SAP error message I0440, which states "System status or user status does not allow a deletion flag," typically occurs when you attempt to delete or flag an object (such as a material, equipment, or document) in the SAP system, but the current status of that object does not permit deletion. This is often related to the configuration of the object in question, which may have certain restrictions based on its status.
  Causes:
  
  System Status: The object may be in a system status that prohibits deletion. For example, if a material is marked as "Blocked" or "In Use," it cannot be deleted.
  User Status: The user status assigned to the object may also restrict deletion. User statuses can be configured to prevent certain actions based on business rules.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent it from being deleted. For example, if a material is part of an