How To Fix PDD_CUSTOMIZING002 - Records from non-SAP Systems cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDD_CUSTOMIZING -

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Records from non-SAP Systems cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDD_CUSTOMIZING002 - Records from non-SAP Systems cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PDD_CUSTOMIZING002 indicates that there is an attempt to delete records from non-SAP systems in the context of the SAP system's customizing settings. This error typically arises in scenarios involving the SAP Process Integration (PI) or Process Orchestration (PO) where data from external systems is being managed.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the system is designed to prevent the deletion of records that originate from non-SAP systems. This is a safeguard to ensure data integrity and consistency, as these records may be critical for business processes and could be linked to other data or processes within the SAP environment.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Source of the Records: Determine which non-SAP system the records are coming from. This may involve checking the integration settings or the data flow in your SAP PI/PO setup.
  
  
  Review Customizing Settings: Check the customizing settings in SAP to ensure that you are