How To Fix UIU_TEXT003 - Text cannot be deleted completely

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: UIU_TEXT - generic text service

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Text cannot be deleted completely

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message UIU_TEXT003 - Text cannot be deleted completely ?

  The SAP error message UIU_TEXT003 ("Text cannot be deleted completely") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a text entry in the SAP system, but the system prevents the deletion due to certain conditions. This error is often related to the handling of texts in various SAP modules, such as material master data, customer/vendor master data, or other objects that have associated texts.
  Causes:
  
  Text Assignment: The text you are trying to delete may be assigned to other objects or records, making it impossible to delete completely.
  Text Types: Certain text types may have restrictions on deletion based on configuration settings or business rules.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the text.
  System Settings: The system may be configured to retain certain texts for historical or auditing purposes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Text Assignment: Verify if the text is linked to other records or objects. If it is, you may need to remove those links before deletion.
  Review Text Types: Check the configuration of the text types in the relevant SAP module. Some text types may be set to be non-deletable.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete texts. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the SAP system.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific module you are working with to understand any restrictions on text deletion.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink) to investigate the text objects and their relationships.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to text management, such as SO10 (Standard Texts) or SE78 (SAP ArchiveLink).
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed information on text management and related error messages.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.