How To Fix PRC_MESSAGES_EXT702 - Entry cannot be deleted because downloaded from external system

PRC_MESSAGES_EXT702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PRC_MESSAGES_EXT -

• Message number: 702

• Message text: Entry cannot be deleted because downloaded from external system

What causes this issue?

The Customizing entry cannot be deleted because it has been downloaded
from an external system.
The source of the data record is in the source system field.

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?

You cannot delete the entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

PRC_MESSAGES_EXT702 - Details

• The SAP error message PRC_MESSAGES_EXT702 indicates that an entry cannot be deleted because it was downloaded from an external system. This typically occurs in scenarios where data is integrated from external sources, such as third-party applications or systems, and the integrity of that data is being enforced by SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Origin: The entry you are trying to delete was imported or downloaded from an external system, and SAP has restrictions in place to prevent the deletion of such entries to maintain data integrity.
  Integration Settings: The integration settings or configurations may be set to prevent modifications or deletions of data that originated externally.
  Data Locking: The entry may be locked or flagged in a way that prevents its deletion due to its origin.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Source: Verify the source of the data. If it is indeed from an external system, you may need to handle the deletion in that system or through the integration