How To Fix RSWWW231 - The system was unable to delete template '&1' from the BDS storage

RSWWW231 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSWWW - Messages for BW Web Reporting

• Message number: 231

• Message text: The system was unable to delete template '&1' from the BDS storage

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSWWW231 - The system was unable to delete template '&1' from the BDS storage ?

  The SAP error message RSWWW231 indicates that the system was unable to delete a specific template from the BDS (Business Document Services) storage. This error can occur for various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding a solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the template from the BDS storage.
  Template Locking: The template might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Database Issues: There could be underlying database issues, such as corruption or connectivity problems, that prevent the deletion.
  Incorrect Template Name: The template name specified may not exist or may have been incorrectly referenced.
  BDS 
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration issues with the BDS that are preventing the deletion of templates.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the template has the necessary authorizations. You can check this in transaction SU53 or by reviewing the user's roles and authorizations.
  
  
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