How To Fix PDS_MAINT022 - No data has been selected that is relevant for deletion

PDS_MAINT022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PDS_MAINT - Messages for PDS Maintenance

• Message number: 022

• Message text: No data has been selected that is relevant for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PDS_MAINT022 - No data has been selected that is relevant for deletion ?

  The SAP error message PDS_MAINT022 ("No data has been selected that is relevant for deletion") typically occurs when you are trying to delete a Process Design Structure (PDS) or related data in SAP, but the system does not find any relevant entries to delete. This can happen for several reasons. Below are the potential causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  No Existing Data: The most straightforward reason is that there is no data available in the system that matches the criteria for deletion.
  Incorrect Selection Criteria: The selection criteria you are using to identify the data for deletion may not match any existing records.
  Data Already Deleted: The data you are trying to delete may have already been removed from the system.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to view or delete the data.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Existing Data: