How To Fix /PLMI/BO_SPC_SPEC020 - Specification cannot be deleted. Status does not allow delete.

/PLMI/BO_SPC_SPEC020 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_SPC_SPEC -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Specification cannot be deleted. Status does not allow delete.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_SPC_SPEC020 - Specification cannot be deleted. Status does not allow delete. ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_SPC_SPEC020 indicates that a specification cannot be deleted because its status does not allow for deletion. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) or Quality Management (QM) modules, where specifications are used to define the characteristics and requirements of materials or products.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Restrictions: The specification may be in a status that prohibits deletion. For example, it could be in a released or approved state.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects (like inspection plans, batches, or documents) that prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the specification.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the specification is part of a larger process or has been used in transactions, it may not be allowed to be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Status: Review the status of the specification. If it is in a status that does not