How To Fix R7788 - Object &1 not generated; cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R7 - BW: Data basis

• Message number: 788

• Message text: Object &1 not generated; cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R7788 - Object &1 not generated; cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R7788, which states "Object &1 not generated; cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an object (such as a program, function module, or other repository object) that has not been generated or activated in the SAP system. This can happen for various reasons, including:
  Causes:
  
  Object Not Generated: The object you are trying to delete has not been generated or activated. This means that it does not exist in the system in a usable form.
  Transport Issues: If the object was part of a transport request that has not been released or imported, it may not be available for deletion.
  Development Environment: The object might exist only in a development environment and not in the target environment where you are trying to delete it.
  Authorization Issues: Lack of proper authorizations can also lead to this error, as the system may not allow you to perform certain actions on