How To Fix PVS0C018 - SAP objects cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PVS0C - Customizing Product Variant Structure (PVS)

• Message number: 018

• Message text: SAP objects cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PVS0C018 - SAP objects cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PVS0C018 indicates that certain SAP objects cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of the SAP system when attempting to delete or modify objects that are either locked, in use, or have dependencies that prevent their deletion.
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete may have dependencies on other objects. For example, if the object is linked to other configurations, programs, or data, it cannot be deleted until those dependencies are resolved.
  
  
  Locks: The object may be locked by another user or process. This can happen if another transaction is currently using the object or if it is being edited by someone else.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the object may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  System Integrity: SAP has built-in checks to prevent the deletion of objects that are critical to system integrity or that could lead to inconsistencies