How To Fix SOTR_MESS149 - You can only delete in the original system (&)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SOTR_MESS - Messages in and for the Online Text Repository

• Message number: 149

• Message text: You can only delete in the original system (&)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SOTR_MESS149 - You can only delete in the original system (&) ?

  The SAP error message SOTR_MESS149, which states "You can only delete in the original system (&)," typically occurs in the context of SAP Transport Management System (TMS) or when dealing with transport requests. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a transport request or an object that is not allowed to be deleted in the current system because it is not the original system where the transport request was created.
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Origin: The transport request was created in a different system (e.g., Development system) and you are trying to delete it in a system where it is not allowed (e.g., Quality Assurance or Production).
  System Landscape: SAP enforces rules to maintain the integrity of the transport landscape, preventing deletions in non-original systems to avoid inconsistencies.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary authorizations to delete transport requests in the current system.
  
  Solution:
  
  Delete in Original System: To resolve this error, you need to go to the original system where the transport request was created and perform the deletion there.
  Check Transport Request Status: Ensure that the transport request is not released or already imported into other systems. If it is, you may need to manage it through the transport management process.
  Authorization Check: Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete transport requests in the original system.
  Consult with Basis Team: If you are unsure about the transport request or the system landscape, consult with your SAP Basis team for guidance on how to proceed.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transport Management System (TMS): Understand how TMS works in SAP and the importance of managing transport requests properly.
  Transport Request Types: Familiarize yourself with different types of transport requests (e.g., workbench requests, customizing requests) and their lifecycle.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or updates regarding transport management and error handling.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on transport management for best practices and guidelines.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the SOTR_MESS149 error effectively.