How To Fix AM069 - The address version was not deleted; there are assignments to persons

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 069

• Message text: The address version was not deleted; there are assignments to persons

What causes this issue?

Assignments of persons to the address still exist in this version.

System Response

The address version can not be deleted.

How to fix this error?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM069 - The address version was not deleted; there are assignments to persons ?

  The SAP error message AM069 indicates that an address version could not be deleted because there are existing assignments to persons. This typically occurs in the context of managing address data within the Asset Management module or related areas in SAP.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete an address version that is still linked to one or more personnel records or other entities in the system. The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity, as the address is still in use.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: Identify which personnel or entities are still assigned to the address version you are trying to delete. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code PA20 for displaying HR master data).
  Checking the infotype records (like infotype 0006 for addresses) to see if there are any active assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments: If you find that there are active assignments to the address version:
  
  You will need to either delete or change these assignments before you can delete the address version.
  This may involve updating the personnel records to point to a different address or removing the personnel records if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Delete Address Version: Once all assignments have been removed, you can attempt to delete the address version again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of removing assignments or how to proceed, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA20, PA30, or BP (Business Partner) depending on your SAP version and configuration.
  Data Integrity: Always ensure that you maintain data integrity when making changes to address records, especially in systems that are integrated with HR or other modules.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to personnel records and address data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM069 error and successfully delete the address version.