How To Fix TR024 - Object directory entry cannot be deleted, since the object is distributed

TR024 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: TR - Change and Transport System

• Message number: 024

• Message text: Object directory entry cannot be deleted, since the object is distributed

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the object directory entry &V1& &V2& &V3&, since the
object has its original location in this SAP system, and is already
distributed to other SAP systems.

System Response

The action is terminated.

How to fix this error?

Check whether the object no longer exists in this SAP system. If this is
the case, transport the deletion into the subsequent system.
To transport the deletion, enter the object &V1& &V2& &V3& in a
transport request, and then release it. When the request is released,
the object directory entry will be deleted automatically.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message TR024 - Object directory entry cannot be deleted, since the object is distributed ?

  The SAP error message TR024 indicates that an object directory entry cannot be deleted because the object is distributed. This typically occurs in the context of transport management in SAP, where objects (like programs, function modules, etc.) are transported between different SAP systems (e.g., from development to quality assurance or production).
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs for the following reasons:
  
  Distributed Objects: The object you are trying to delete is part of a transport request that has already been distributed to other systems. This means that the object exists in multiple systems, and SAP prevents deletion to maintain consistency across those systems.
  Transport Request Status: The transport request containing the object may still be in a status that does not allow for deletion (e.g., it is released or has been imported into other systems).
  Dependencies: The object may have dependencies on other objects that are also distributed, making it impossible to delete without affecting those dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
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