How To Fix 6B013 - The room cannot be deleted since dependent entries still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 6B - Real estate correspondence messages

• Message number: 013

• Message text: The room cannot be deleted since dependent entries still exist

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a room.
You cannot delete this room because data dependent for the room still
exists, such as:
assignment to rental units
areas
fixtures/fittings objects
You can only delete the room itself after you have deleted the
dependent data.

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?

Please delete the dependent data first.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 6B013 - The room cannot be deleted since dependent entries still exist ?

  The SAP error message 6B013 indicates that a room cannot be deleted because there are dependent entries still associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Real Estate Management (RE) module, where rooms or spaces are linked to various objects such as contracts, bookings, or other master data.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a room that has existing dependencies. These dependencies could include:
  
  Active rental contracts linked to the room.
  Reservations or bookings that reference the room.
  Maintenance orders or service requests associated with the room.
  Other master data entries that are still active and linked to the room.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove or deactivate the dependent entries associated with the room before attempting to delete it again. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like REOR (for Real Estate Object Management) or REIS (for Real Estate Information System) to check for any active contracts, bookings, or other entries linked to the room.
  Review the room's details in the system to see if there are any active dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove or Deactivate Dependencies:
  
  If there are active contracts, consider terminating or deactivating them if they are no longer needed.
  Cancel any bookings or reservations associated with the room.
  If there are maintenance orders, either complete or close them.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all dependencies have been addressed, attempt to delete the room again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the dependencies or how to handle them, refer to your organization's SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in SAP RE, such as:
  
  REOR: Real Estate Object Management
  REIS: Real Estate Information System
  RE80: Display Real Estate Object
  
  
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary permissions to view and modify contracts, bookings, and other related entries.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes or updates related to this error message for additional guidance or patches.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the room in question.