How To Fix QF084 - Item '&' cannot be deleted, tasks were created

QF084 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QF - Defects Recording

• Message number: 084

• Message text: Item '&' cannot be deleted, tasks were created

What causes this issue?

Item &v1& could not be deleted, since tasks were already created for
item &v1&.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

First delete the task (s) for item &v1& and perform the deletion
operation again.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QF084 - Item '&' cannot be deleted, tasks were created ?

  The SAP error message QF084 indicates that an item cannot be deleted because tasks have been created for it. This typically occurs in the context of Quality Management (QM) within SAP, where certain items (like inspection lots or quality notifications) are linked to tasks that need to be completed or processed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Tasks: The primary reason for this error is that there are tasks associated with the item you are trying to delete. These tasks could be related to inspections, quality notifications, or other processes that require completion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that you do not delete items that are still in use or have dependencies, which could lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Tasks:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., QA32 for inspection lots, QM notifications) and check if there are any tasks associated with the item