How To Fix 69264 - Deletion not possible since document relationship exists

69264 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 69 - Central Functions of Financial Asset Management

• Message number: 264

• Message text: Deletion not possible since document relationship exists

What causes this issue?

The letter to be deleted is referenced by at least one document.

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?

The letter is to be deleted from the document description.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

69264 - Details

• The SAP error message 69264, "Deletion not possible since document relationship exists," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a document (such as a purchase order, sales order, or invoice) that is linked to other documents or transactions in the system. This relationship can prevent the deletion to maintain data integrity and ensure that related documents remain consistent.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Relationships: The document you are trying to delete has existing relationships with other documents. For example, a purchase order may have associated goods receipts, invoices, or other related documents.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or processes that reference the document, such as pending approvals or workflows.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in SAP may enforce strict rules regarding document deletions to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Relationships:
  
  Use transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to view the document and