How To Fix SE324 - Deletion not possible (outline level & contains services)

SE324 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 324

• Message text: Deletion not possible (outline level & contains services)

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete an outline level containing service lines.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Before you can delete the outline level, you must delete the associated
service lines.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

SE324 - Details

• The SAP error message SE324, which states "Deletion not possible (outline level & contains services)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a service or outline level in a service-related document (like a purchase order or service contract) that still has associated services or items. This error is common in the context of service procurement and contract management in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Services: The outline level you are trying to delete has associated services or items that are still active or have not been fully processed.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other documents or processes that prevent the deletion of the outline level.
  Incomplete Processing: The services linked to the outline level may not have been fully processed, such as not being delivered or invoiced.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SE324 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Associated Services:
  
  Navigate to the document (e.g., purchase order, service contract) and check if there are any