How To Fix 62551 - The record to be deleted is not in the record history

62551 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 62 - Message Texts for Real Estate

• Message number: 551

• Message text: The record to be deleted is not in the record history

What causes this issue?

An attempt has been made to delete a record belonging to the status
history. However this record does not exist.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

A program error has possibly occcurred. Inform your system
administrator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 62551 - The record to be deleted is not in the record history ?

  The SAP error message 62551, "The record to be deleted is not in the record history," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a record that does not exist in the system's history or has already been deleted. This error is often encountered in modules that deal with master data, such as Material Management (MM) or Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
  Causes:
  
  Record Already Deleted: The record you are trying to delete may have already been removed from the system.
  Incorrect Record Reference: The record ID or reference you are using to delete may be incorrect or does not match any existing records in the history.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with data synchronization that prevent the system from recognizing the record.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the record, leading to confusion about the record's existence.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Verify Record Existence: Check the database or