How To Fix RS_BDS009 - SAP Knowledge Warehouse documents cannot be deleted in the BDN

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RS_BDS - Messages for BDS

• Message number: 009

• Message text: SAP Knowledge Warehouse documents cannot be deleted in the BDN

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RS_BDS009 - SAP Knowledge Warehouse documents cannot be deleted in the BDN ?

  The SAP error message RS_BDS009 indicates that SAP Knowledge Warehouse (KW) documents cannot be deleted in the Business Document Navigator (BDN). This error typically arises due to various reasons related to the configuration or status of the documents in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the document is locked or in use, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete documents in the BDN.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the SAP system that prevent the deletion of certain types of documents.
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types may have restrictions that prevent their deletion.
  Database Integrity Issues: There may be underlying database issues that are preventing the deletion of documents.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document you are trying to delete. Ensure that it is not locked or in