How To Fix SPPF_CUST027 - Not all action definition conditions could be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SPPF_CUST - PPF: Customizing Messages

• Message number: 027

• Message text: Not all action definition conditions could be deleted

What causes this issue?

When deleting an action definition, all conditions for this action
definition are automatically deleted. Deletion of conditions was
completed with an error.

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?

The conditions not deleted are no longer referenced. This doesn't
result in any further problems. The conditions can be deleted using
reports to remove inconsistencies.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SPPF_CUST027 - Not all action definition conditions could be deleted ?

  The SAP error message SPPF_CUST027 indicates that not all action definition conditions could be deleted. This error typically occurs in the context of the SAP system's configuration for the SAP Business Workflow or the SAP Process Orchestration, where action definitions and their associated conditions are managed.
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including:
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be existing dependencies or references to the action definitions or conditions that prevent their deletion. For example, if the action is still being used in other workflows or processes, the system will not allow you to delete it.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain action definitions or conditions.
  
  
  Data Integrity: There may be data integrity issues within the configuration that prevent the deletion of certain conditions.
  
  
  System Locking: The action definitions or conditions might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the action definitions and their usage in other workflows or processes. Ensure that there are no active references to the conditions you are trying to delete.
  Use transaction codes like SWI1 (Work Item Selection) or SWI2_FREQ (Work Item Selection - Frequency) to check for any active workflows that might be using the action.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete action definitions and conditions. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify your permissions.
  
  
  
  Data Integrity Check:
  
  Check for any inconsistencies in the configuration. You can use transaction SPRO to navigate to the relevant configuration areas and verify the settings.
  
  
  
  Unlocking:
  
  If the action definitions or conditions are locked, you may need to wait for the lock to be released or contact the user who has locked the object to request an unlock.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  You can use transaction SPPF to manage action definitions and conditions. This transaction allows you to view and edit the action definitions and their conditions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to the specific error message for any additional troubleshooting steps or patches that may be available.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. You can search for the error message or related keywords in the SAP Support Portal.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums to see if other users have encountered similar issues and what solutions they have found.
  System Logs: Review system logs (transaction SLG1) for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.