How To Fix R9208 - &1 &2 must not be deleted with RSZDELETE

R9208 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R9 - Business Explorer

• Message number: 208

• Message text: &1 &2 must not be deleted with RSZDELETE

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R9208 - Details

• The SAP error message R9208 indicates that a specific object (like a report or a program) cannot be deleted using the RSZDELETE transaction. The message typically includes placeholders (&1 and &2) that represent the name of the object and its type, respectively.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the object you are trying to delete is either:
  
  Protected: The object may be protected from deletion due to its status or configuration settings.
  In Use: The object might be currently in use or referenced by other objects, making it unsafe to delete.
  Standard SAP Object: If the object is a standard SAP object, it is generally not allowed to be deleted to maintain system integrity.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status: Verify if the object is currently in use or if it has dependencies. You can use transaction codes like SE80 (Object Navigator) or SE11 (Data Dictionary) to check for dependencies.
  
  
  Review Object Protection: If