How To Fix TC003 - Do not flag for deletion before analysis

TC003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TC - System trace. (RSTR....)

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Do not flag for deletion before analysis

What causes this issue?

For safety reasons, the deletion works in two stages:
Select the files you want to delete in the file list
Delete all selected files
You can never delete the current trace file.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TC003 - Do not flag for deletion before analysis ?

  The SAP error message TC003 ("Do not flag for deletion before analysis") typically occurs when you attempt to mark a transport request or task for deletion without first analyzing it. This is a safeguard in SAP to ensure that you do not accidentally delete important transport requests or tasks without understanding their implications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Transport Request Status: The transport request or task is in a state that requires analysis before deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or objects linked to the transport request that need to be reviewed.
  System Configuration: The system is configured to prevent deletion of transport requests without prior analysis to avoid data loss or inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Analyze the Transport Request:
  
  Use transaction code SE09 or SE10 to access the transport organizer.
  Locate the transport request that you want to delete.
  Check the status and contents of the transport request to ensure that it is safe to delete.
  
  
  
  Perform Necessary Checks:
  
  Review