How To Fix ADPTM002 - Deletion of order code & not permitted. Orders already exist

ADPTM002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ADPTM - Message Class for Component Maintenance Cockpit

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Deletion of order code & not permitted. Orders already exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ADPTM002 - Deletion of order code & not permitted. Orders already exist ?

  The SAP error message ADPTM002, which states "Deletion of order code & not permitted. Orders already exist," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an order code (or order type) that is still associated with existing orders in the system. This is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of data that is still in use, which could lead to data integrity issues.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Orders: The primary cause of this error is that there are one or more existing orders linked to the order code you are trying to delete. SAP does not allow the deletion of an order type if it is still being referenced by active orders.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that historical data remains intact.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Existing Orders:
  
  Use transaction codes like CO03 (Display Production Order) or VA03 (Display Sales Order) to check if there