How To Fix /STMC/CR_MSG478 - Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2

/STMC/CR_MSG478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /STMC/CR_MSG -

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG478 - Error while deleting object '&1' from table &2 ?

  The SAP error message /STMC/CR_MSG478 indicates that there was an error while attempting to delete an object from a specified table. This error typically arises in the context of SAP Change Request Management (ChaRM) or when dealing with transport requests and object management.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors, including but not limited to:
  
  Object Locking: The object you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the object from the specified table.
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies or references in other tables or objects that prevent it from being deleted.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues, such as database constraints or integrity issues, that are preventing the deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Locking:
  
  Use transaction SM12 to check if the object is locked by another user. If it