How To Fix SMD022 - Document could not be deleted

SMD022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SMD - Solution Manager Documents

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Document could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SMD022 - Document could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SMD022, which states "Document could not be deleted," typically occurs when there are issues related to the deletion of documents in the SAP system. This error can arise due to various reasons, and understanding the cause is essential for finding an appropriate solution.
  Possible Causes:
  
  Document Locking: The document you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process. This can prevent deletion until the lock is released.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the document may not have the necessary authorizations or permissions to perform the deletion.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be completed, posted, or otherwise finalized).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or linked documents that prevent the deletion of the document in question.
  System Errors: There could be underlying system errors or inconsistencies in the database that are causing the deletion to fail.
  
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