How To Fix OL337 - & & must not be deleted

OL337 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OL - Workflow object types: Run-time system

• Message number: 337

• Message text: & & must not be deleted

What causes this issue?

To guarantee upwards-compatibility, elements may only be changed or
deleted within a release. Deletion is no longer possible in subsequent
releases.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OL337 - & & must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message OL337 typically indicates that a specific object (like a document, record, or configuration) cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced or is in use by another object or process. The message usually reads something like "Object & & must not be deleted," where the ampersands represent the specific object identifiers.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete has dependencies or references in other parts of the system. For example, if you are trying to delete a material master record, it may be linked to purchase orders, sales orders, or inventory records.
  Status: The object may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if it is locked or in a workflow process.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may prevent deletion of specific objects to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate what other objects or processes are referencing the object you are trying