How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT701 - & entries could not be deleted because downloaded

PRC_MESSAGES_EXT701 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 701

• Message text: & entries could not be deleted because downloaded

What causes this issue?

&V1& Customizing entries cannot be deleted because they are downloaded
from an external system.
In the source system field you can see the source of the data records.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

The entries could not be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PRC_MESSAGES_EXT701 - Details

• The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT701 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the deletion of entries in the system, often due to the fact that these entries have been downloaded or processed in a way that prevents their deletion. This error can occur in various contexts, such as when dealing with procurement, project management, or other modules where data integrity is crucial.
  
  Cause:
  
  Downloaded Entries: The primary cause of this error is that the entries you are trying to delete have been downloaded or exported to another system or format. This could mean that they are locked for deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP has built-in constraints to prevent the deletion of data that is still in use or has dependencies in other areas of the system.
  User Permissions: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary permissions to delete certain entries, especially if they are linked to other