How To Fix /PM0/ABP_CORR018 - A scheduled correspondence type cannot be deleted

/PM0/ABP_CORR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PM0/ABP_CORR -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: A scheduled correspondence type cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CORR018 - A scheduled correspondence type cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PM0/ABP_CORR018 indicates that a scheduled correspondence type cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's correspondence management, where certain correspondence types are linked to scheduled jobs or processes that prevent their deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Scheduling: The correspondence type you are trying to delete is currently scheduled for processing. If there are active jobs or processes that reference this correspondence type, it cannot be deleted.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects or processes that rely on this correspondence type, making it non-deletable.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the correspondence type, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Scheduled Jobs: Review the scheduled jobs in the system to see if the correspondence type is currently in use. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., SM37 for job monitoring) and checking for any active jobs that