How To Fix 3R424 - Dependent entries will also be deleted

3R424 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3R - HR-PAY: Messages for evaluation programs (international)

• Message number: 424

• Message text: Dependent entries will also be deleted

Dependent table entries (for example, texts or fields for a table will
also be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3R424 - Dependent entries will also be deleted ?

  The SAP error message 3R424 ("Dependent entries will also be deleted") typically occurs when you are trying to delete a master data record or a transaction that has dependent entries in the system. This message serves as a warning that deleting the primary entry will also result in the deletion of all related dependent entries.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  You attempt to delete a record (like a customer, vendor, or material) that has associated dependent records (like sales orders, purchase orders, or stock items).
  The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and it warns you that deleting the primary record will cascade the deletion to all related records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Review Dependent Entries: Before proceeding with the deletion, check for any dependent entries that are linked to the record you want to delete. You can do this by using transaction codes like:
  
  SE11 (Data Dictionary) to