How To Fix PMEVC_UI046 - KB object removal is not possible as runtime version(s) still exist

PMEVC_UI046 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMEVC_UI -

• Message number: 046

• Message text: KB object removal is not possible as runtime version(s) still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMEVC_UI046 - KB object removal is not possible as runtime version(s) still exist ?

  The SAP error message PMEVC_UI046 indicates that a Knowledge Base (KB) object cannot be removed because there are still runtime versions associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Knowledge Management or similar systems where KB articles or objects are versioned and may be in use.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the KB object you are trying to delete has one or more runtime versions that are still active or in use. In SAP, when a KB object is created, it can have multiple versions, and these versions may be referenced in various processes or documents. If any of these versions are still active, the system will prevent you from deleting the KB object to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Versions: 
  
  Navigate to the KB object in question and check for any active runtime versions. You can usually