How To Fix AM260 - Only reference deleted; other reference of person with specified address

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 260

• Message text: Only reference deleted; other reference of person with specified address

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM260 - Only reference deleted; other reference of person with specified address ?

  The SAP error message AM260 ("Only reference deleted; other reference of person with specified address") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to delete a reference to an asset or a person, but there are still other references associated with that asset or person.
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The primary cause of this error is that the asset or person you are trying to delete has other references that are still active in the system. This means that while you may have deleted one reference, there are still other references that prevent the complete deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are left in the system. Therefore, if there are still active references, the system will not allow the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Other References: Before attempting to delete the reference again, check for any other existing references associated with the asset or person. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant transaction codes (like AS03 for displaying assets) to see if there are other linked records.
  Reviewing the asset master data and any related documents or transactions.
  
  
  
  Delete Other References: If you find other references, you will need to delete or deactivate those references first before you can successfully delete the one you intended to remove.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Use transaction codes such as:
  
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  AS03: Display Asset Master Data
  AS11: Create Asset Master Data
  AS12: Change Asset Master Data
  AS14: Delete Asset Master Data
  S_ALR_87012086: Asset History Sheet to review asset transactions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the references or how to proceed, consult the SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete references in the system. Lack of proper permissions can also lead to issues when trying to delete records.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message. Sometimes, there may be known issues or bugs that have been addressed in later versions.
  Transaction Logs: Review transaction logs to understand what actions were taken before the error occurred. This can provide insights into what references might still be active.
  User Forums: Consider visiting SAP community forums or user groups where similar issues may have been discussed, and solutions shared.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM260 error and successfully manage your asset references in SAP.