How To Fix MDC_PROCESS_MSG048 - Process &1 can not be deleted. Process is active

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDC_PROCESS_MSG - MDC Process Object Messages

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Process &1 can not be deleted. Process is active

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG048 - Process &1 can not be deleted. Process is active ?

  The SAP error message MDC_PROCESS_MSG048 indicates that a specific process (denoted by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently active. This error typically occurs in the context of managing processes in SAP systems, particularly in the context of SAP S/4HANA or SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) where multi-dimensional data processing is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the process you are trying to delete is still in use or has not been completed. This could happen if:
  
  The process is currently running or has not been properly terminated.
  There are dependencies or transactions that are still linked to the process.
  The process is part of a scheduled job that is still active.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Process Status: 
  
  Verify the status of the process you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction or application where the process is managed.
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