How To Fix SO068 - Folder <&> is not empty so cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SO - SAPoffice: message texts

• Message number: 068

• Message text: Folder <&> is not empty so cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SO068 - Folder <&> is not empty so cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SO068 indicates that a folder in the SAP Archive Management system cannot be deleted because it is not empty. This typically occurs when there are still documents or items stored within the folder that need to be removed before the folder itself can be deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Documents: The folder contains documents or items that have not been deleted or moved.
  Subfolders: There may be subfolders within the folder that also contain documents.
  Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the contents of the folder.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the SO068 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Contents:
  
  Navigate to the folder in question and check for any documents or subfolders that are still present.
  Use transaction codes like SARA (Archive Administration) or SOST (SAPconnect Send Requests) to view the contents.
  
  
  
  Delete Documents:
  
  If there are documents in the folder, delete them first. You can do this through the Archive Management interface.
  If there are subfolders, ensure that they are also empty before attempting to delete the parent folder.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the contents of the folder. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required access.
  
  
  
  Use Archive Management:
  
  If you are using Archive Management, you can use the appropriate transaction to manage and delete archived documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks:
  
  Ensure that there are no locks on the documents or folders that might prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SARA: Archive Administration
  SARI: Archive Information System
  SAC1: Archive Object Management
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Archive Management for detailed steps on managing folders and documents.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to folder deletion or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SO068 error and successfully delete the folder in question.