How To Fix /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER020 - Deletion of reference document with type &1 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER -

• Message number: 020

• Message text: Deletion of reference document with type &1 not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER020 - Deletion of reference document with type &1 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message /SCDL/UI_CONTROLLER020: Deletion of reference document with type &1 not allowed typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) or SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) when a user attempts to delete a reference document that is not permitted to be deleted due to its type or status.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: The document type indicated by &1 may have specific restrictions that prevent it from being deleted. Certain document types are designed to maintain data integrity and are not allowed to be removed once created.
  Status of the Document: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the document is already processed or linked to other documents, it may be locked for deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have been set up to restrict the deletion of certain document types to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Type: Review the document