How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING520 - Unable to delete as Report Run is available

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 520

• Message text: Unable to delete as Report Run is available

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING520 - Unable to delete as Report Run is available ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING520, which states "Unable to delete as Report Run is available," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a report or report-related object that is currently in use or has associated report runs that have not been completed or deleted.
  Cause:
  
  Active Report Runs: The report you are trying to delete has one or more active report runs that are still in progress or have not been cleared.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the report in other objects or processes that prevent deletion.
  Permissions: Insufficient permissions to delete the report or related objects.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Report Runs:
  
  Navigate to the report management area in your SAP system.
  Look for any active or scheduled report runs associated with the report you are trying to delete.
  If there are active runs, you may need to wait for them to complete or manually cancel them if appropriate.
  
  
  
  Delete Report Runs:
  
  If there are completed report runs that you no longer need, delete them from the report management area.
  Ensure that all instances of the report run are cleared.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review any dependencies or references to the report in other reports, dashboards, or processes.
  Remove or update these dependencies if necessary.
  
  
  
  Permissions:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the report. If you do not have the required access, contact your system administrator to obtain the necessary rights.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that there are no active report runs and that you have the necessary permissions, attempt to delete the report again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on managing reports and handling errors.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists after following the above steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRF_AUTHORING520 error and successfully delete the report or report-related object.