How To Fix S1473 - The selected action cannot be deleted

S1473 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: S1 - Statistik / SAP-Monitor

• Message number: 473

• Message text: The selected action cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a planning which is not deletable. Only planning
entries whose state is SCHEDULED may be deleted.

System Response

No changes are made.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to delete a planning entry, select an entry of state
SCHEDULED and try again.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message S1473 - The selected action cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message S1473, which states "The selected action cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of workflow management or when dealing with specific actions in SAP applications. This error indicates that the action you are trying to delete is either not eligible for deletion or is currently in use.
  Causes:
  
  Action in Use: The action you are trying to delete may be currently in use by another process or workflow.
  System Restrictions: Certain actions may be restricted from deletion due to system settings or configurations.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the action.
  Data Integrity: The action may be linked to other data or processes that prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the action is currently being used in any active workflows or processes. If it is, you may need to complete or terminate those processes before attempting to delete the action.
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