How To Fix PLM_AUDIT_APPL096 - Audit question &1 cannot be deleted (&2)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_AUDIT_APPL - Audit Application

• Message number: 096

• Message text: Audit question &1 cannot be deleted (&2)

What causes this issue?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Check if the status of the audit does not allow deletion and if the
audit is being processed by another user.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL096 - Audit question &1 cannot be deleted (&2) ?

  The SAP error message PLM_AUDIT_APPL096 typically occurs in the context of the SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) module, specifically when dealing with audit questions in the audit management component. The message indicates that a specific audit question (identified by &1) cannot be deleted for a given reason (identified by &2).
  Cause:
  The error can arise due to several reasons, including but not limited to:
  
  Dependencies: The audit question may be linked to other objects or processes, making it impossible to delete without first removing those dependencies.
  Status: The audit question might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it could be part of a completed audit).
  Authorization: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the audit question.
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of the audit question.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review if the audit question is linked to any active audits or other objects. If so, you may need to unlink or delete those dependencies first.
  
  
  Review Status: Ensure that the audit question is not in a status that prohibits deletion. If it is part of a completed audit, you may need to change the status or remove it from the audit.
  
  
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete audit questions. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing audit questions and their statuses.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like PLM_AUDIT) to navigate to the audit management area and check the details of the audit question.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance, providing them with the error message details and context.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Audit Management Documentation: Review the official SAP documentation for audit management to understand the lifecycle of audit questions and the implications of their statuses.
  Community Forums: Engage with SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.