How To Fix WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION042 - Unsubscribing not possible for subscriptions of type '&4'

WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION042 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION - Global data synchronisation

• Message number: 042

• Message text: Unsubscribing not possible for subscriptions of type '&4'

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION042 - Unsubscribing not possible for subscriptions of type '&4' ?

  The SAP error message WGDS_SUBSCRIPTION042 indicates that an attempt to unsubscribe from a subscription of a specific type (denoted by &4) is not possible. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's subscription management, particularly when dealing with data subscriptions in the SAP Landscape Management (LaMa) or SAP Data Hub.
  Cause
  The error can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Subscription Type Restrictions: Certain subscription types may have restrictions that prevent them from being unsubscribed. For example, system subscriptions or critical data subscriptions may not allow unsubscription.
  System State: The system or the subscription may be in a state that does not allow for unsubscription, such as being in use or locked.
  User Permissions: The user attempting to unsubscribe may not have the necessary permissions to perform this action.
  Technical Issues: There may be underlying technical issues or bugs in the system that are causing the unsubscription process to fail.
  
  Solution
  To resolve the error, consider the following