How To Fix STC_CONT_CLM103 - Group &1 is protected against deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: STC_CONT_CLM - Technical Configuration Reference Content Message Class

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Group &1 is protected against deletion

What causes this issue?

You imported a file. Then you tried do delete group &v1& . This group is
protected against deletion as such a group always needs to be part of
the parameters loaded.

System Response

This group is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message STC_CONT_CLM103 - Group &1 is protected against deletion ?

  The SAP error message STC_CONT_CLM103, which states "Group &1 is protected against deletion," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a transport request or a transport group that is marked as protected. This protection is usually in place to prevent accidental deletion of important transport groups or requests that may be in use or are critical to the system's operation.
  Cause:
  
  Protection Setting: The transport group or request has been set to "protected" status, which prevents deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or references to the transport group that need to be resolved before deletion can occur.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to delete the group may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Protection Status:
  
  Use transaction code SE03 (Transport Organizer Tools) to check the status of the transport group.
  Look for any settings that indicate the group is protected against deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Protection:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the protection status from the transport group. This can typically be done in the transport management system (TMS) settings or by using specific transaction codes related to transport management.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no active dependencies or references to the transport group. If there are, you may need to resolve these before attempting to delete the group.
  
  
  
  User Permissions:
  
  Verify that you have the appropriate permissions to delete transport groups. If not, contact your SAP administrator to grant the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or support notes related to transport management for additional guidance on handling protected transport groups.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  SE03: Transport Organizer Tools
  SE09: Workbench Organizer
  SE10: Customizing Organizer
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Transport Management System (TMS): Familiarize yourself with TMS settings and configurations, as they play a crucial role in managing transport requests and groups.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.