How To Fix MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC020 - Delete Operation on & is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC - Message Class for Reservation Document API

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Delete Operation on & is not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC020 - Delete Operation on & is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message MM_IM_ODATA_API_RDOC020 indicates that a delete operation on a specific entity is not allowed. This typically occurs when you are trying to delete a record using the OData API in the Materials Management (MM) module, but the system has restrictions in place that prevent the deletion of that particular record.
  Causes:
  
  Business Logic Restrictions: The entity you are trying to delete may have business rules that prevent deletion. For example, if the record is linked to other entities or if it is in a status that does not allow deletion.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The record may be referenced by other records, and deleting it would violate data integrity constraints.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to perform delete operations on that entity.
  System Configuration: The OData service may be configured to disallow delete operations for certain entities.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Business Rules: Review the business rules associated with the entity you