How To Fix WL797 - The deadline chosen cannot be deleted

WL797 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WL - Workflow: run-time messages

• Message number: 797

• Message text: The deadline chosen cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The deadline cannot be deleted because it:
is in the past and
because a deadline notification has already been created for it and
sent.
has a modeled action.

System Response

The action is cancelled. The data is not changed.

How to fix this error?

If required, the deadline chosen can be changed by entering a new
deadline (which is in the future).
A notification will also be sent (to the deadline agent) if this
deadline is exceeded.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WL797 - The deadline chosen cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message WL797, which states "The deadline chosen cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing deadlines or tasks within the SAP system, particularly in modules related to workflow or project management.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Deadline Status: The deadline you are trying to delete may be in a status that does not allow deletion. For example, if the deadline is already completed or has been processed in some way, it may be locked for deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be other tasks or deadlines that are dependent on the deadline you are trying to delete, preventing its removal.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the deadline.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of deadlines based on business rules or settings.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the WL797 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deadline Status: