How To Fix PLM_QUEST048 - Entry &1 cannot be deleted

PLM_QUEST048 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PLM_QUEST - Messages Specific to Questions

• Message number: 048

• Message text: Entry &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete and entry. However, the entry is already in use.

System Response

The entry could not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PLM_QUEST048 - Details

• The SAP error message PLM_QUEST048, which states "Entry &1 cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) when a user attempts to delete a specific entry (such as a question, document, or item) that is not eligible for deletion. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The entry you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other objects in the system. For example, if the entry is linked to other documents, tasks, or processes, it cannot be deleted until those links are removed.
  
  
  Status Restrictions: The entry may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For instance, if the entry is marked as "completed," "approved," or "finalized," the system may prevent deletion.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the entry. This could be due to role-based access controls in