How To Fix /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER014 - Deletion of date category &1 and date type &2 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Deletion of date category &1 and date type &2 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER014 - Deletion of date category &1 and date type &2 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER014 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a date category and date type that is not allowed in the system. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Supply Chain Management (SCM) or similar modules where date categories and types are used for planning and scheduling.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The date category and type you are trying to delete may be linked to existing data or transactions in the system. SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are dependencies, deletion is not permitted.
  Configuration Settings: Certain date categories and types may be configured as mandatory or essential for specific processes, preventing their deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the specified date category and type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a date category or type, check if there are any existing records or transactions that reference it. You may need to