How To Fix SOAP_UDS004 - Warning on deletion of UDS configuration

SOAP_UDS004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOAP_UDS - Messages for user defined search

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Warning on deletion of UDS configuration

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

The deletion of an UDS configuration leads to a loss of the search name
when querying messages. The search name will not be longer available in
the list of search names. If the searchname/index is used already and
assigned to messages; these messages can not be found anymore except the
searchname is in mind.

How to fix this error?

It is recommended to deactivate the configuration first so it is not
longer used for index creation. The deletion should be done if the
containing searchnames are not longer used in the index tables.

Procedure for System Administrators

Check if there are no messages indexed with the search name before
deleting the configuration

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SOAP_UDS004 - Details

• The SAP error message SOAP_UDS004, which is a warning related to the deletion of UDS (Unified Data Services) configuration, typically indicates that there is an issue with the deletion process of a UDS configuration object. This warning can arise due to various reasons, such as dependencies on the configuration, active processes using the configuration, or other related settings that prevent the deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The UDS configuration you are trying to delete may be linked to other objects or processes that are currently active or in use.
  Active Processes: If there are ongoing processes or transactions that rely on the UDS configuration, the system may prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the configuration may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may restrict the deletion of UDS configurations.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the UDS configuration for any dependencies. Ensure that no