How To Fix SRM_ECM_MSG138 - Delete not allowed under "&1"

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SRM_ECM_MSG - Message Class for ECM

• Message number: 138

• Message text: Delete not allowed under "&1"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG138 - Delete not allowed under "&1" ?

  The SAP error message SRM_ECM_MSG138, which states "Delete not allowed under '&1'", typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) when a user attempts to delete an object (such as a shopping cart, purchase order, or other document) that is not allowed to be deleted due to its current status or the context in which it exists.
  
  Cause:
  
  Status Restrictions: The object you are trying to delete may be in a status that does not permit deletion. For example, if a shopping cart has been approved or converted into a purchase order, it may no longer be eligible for deletion.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent it from being deleted. For instance, if there are associated documents or approvals, the system may restrict deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object in question, leading to this error