How To Fix SRF_AUTHORING536 - CanÆt delete report definition as it is extended by another report

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRF_AUTHORING - Message class for SRF Authoring

• Message number: 536

• Message text: CanÆt delete report definition as it is extended by another report

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING536 - CanÆt delete report definition as it is extended by another report ?

  The SAP error message SRF_AUTHORING536 indicates that you are trying to delete a report definition that is extended by another report. This means that the report you are attempting to delete is being used as a base or parent report for another report, and SAP prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid breaking dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  Report Extension: The report you are trying to delete is extended by another report. In SAP, reports can be created based on existing reports, and if a report is extended, it cannot be deleted until the extension is removed.
  Dependencies: The system has built-in checks to ensure that deleting a report does not affect other reports that rely on it.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Reports:
  
  Check which reports are extending the report you want to delete. You can do this by navigating to the report definition in the SAP system and looking for any references or dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove Extensions:
  
  If you find that there are reports extending the one you want to delete, you will need to either delete those reports or modify them to remove the dependency on the report you wish to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Dependent Reports:
  
  If you decide to delete the dependent reports, ensure that you have backups or that they are no longer needed.
  If you want to keep the dependent reports, consider modifying them to not extend the report you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have removed the dependencies, you can attempt to delete the original report definition again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Documentation: Refer to the official SAP documentation for more details on report definitions and extensions.
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like SRS1 (for report definitions) to manage and view report definitions and their relationships.
  Support: If you are unsure about the dependencies or how to proceed, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SRF_AUTHORING536 error and successfully delete the report definition if it is no longer needed.