How To Fix RPLM_QIMT018 - Document of type &3 for object &1 &2 could not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RPLM_QIMT -

• Message number: 018

• Message text: Document of type &3 for object &1 &2 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RPLM_QIMT018 - Document of type &3 for object &1 &2 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message RPLM_QIMT018 indicates that a document of a specific type could not be deleted for a given object. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Document Management System (DMS) or when dealing with Quality Management (QM) documents.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Document Locking: The document may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the document.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be marked as "final" or "approved").
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects that prevent the document from being deleted.
  Technical Issues: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Lock: Verify if the document is locked by another user. You can use