How To Fix /PLMU/ECN_UI005 - Deletion of effectivity data not possible

/PLMU/ECN_UI005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMU/ECN_UI -

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Deletion of effectivity data not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMU/ECN_UI005 - Deletion of effectivity data not possible ?

  The SAP error message /PLMU/ECN_UI005 Deletion of effectivity data not possible typically occurs in the context of managing effectivity data for engineering change management (ECM) or similar processes in SAP. This error indicates that the system is unable to delete the specified effectivity data due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Active References: The effectivity data you are trying to delete may be actively referenced by other objects, such as production orders, purchase orders, or other change documents.
  Status Restrictions: The effectivity data might be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the data is locked or if it is part of a completed change process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete effectivity data.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of effectivity data to maintain data consistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check References: Investigate if there are any active references to the