How To Fix /PLMB/BA_RCP250 - To delete the formula, the recipe must be "In Work" or "Obsolete"

/PLMB/BA_RCP250 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMB/BA_RCP -

• Message number: 250

• Message text: To delete the formula, the recipe must be "In Work" or "Obsolete"

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/PLMB/BA_RCP250 - Details

• The SAP error message /PLMB/BA_RCP250 indicates that you are trying to delete a formula (recipe) that is not in an appropriate status. Specifically, the error states that the recipe must be either "In Work" or "Obsolete" to be eligible for deletion. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Recipe Status: The recipe you are attempting to delete is likely in a status that does not allow deletion. Common statuses include "Released," "Active," or "Inactive," which typically prevent deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces certain rules to maintain data integrity, ensuring that only recipes that are not actively used or are in a draft state can be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Recipe Status: 
  
  Navigate to the recipe in question and check its current status. You can do this through the relevant transaction code (e.g., C201 for creating recipes or C202 for changing recipes).
  
  
  
  Change Status:
  
  If the recipe is "Released" or "Active," you will need to