How To Fix 5K718 - &4 - Cannot delete existing infotype records. Manual deletion required

5K718 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5K - HR: Messages for Canada

• Message number: 718

• Message text: &4 - Cannot delete existing infotype records. Manual deletion required

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5K718 - &4 - Cannot delete existing infotype records. Manual deletion required ?

  The SAP error message 5K718 (and its related message 4) indicates that the system is unable to delete existing infotype records automatically. This typically occurs when there are constraints or dependencies that prevent the deletion of these records. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The infotype records may be linked to other records or processes that maintain data integrity. For example, if there are payroll results, time data, or other infotypes that reference the records you are trying to delete, the system will not allow the deletion to maintain consistency.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the infotype records.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain infotypes may be configured in a way that prevents deletion, especially if they are marked as "not deletable" in the configuration settings.
  
  
  Status of the Record: The record may be in a status that does not allow deletion,