How To Fix AM284 - Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the person

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 284

• Message text: Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the person

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM284 - Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the person ?

  The SAP error message AM284 ("Reference to owner-object can only be deleted with the person") typically occurs in the context of Asset Management when you attempt to delete a reference to an owner object (such as an asset) without first removing the associated person responsible for that object. This is a safeguard in the system to ensure that asset ownership and responsibility are properly managed.
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  You are trying to delete an asset or an owner-object reference that is still linked to a person (e.g., a responsible person or custodian).
  The system requires that the person responsible for the asset must be removed before you can delete the asset or the reference to the owner-object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Responsible Person: Check which person is currently assigned to the asset or owner-object. You can do this by navigating to the asset master data.
  
  
  Remove the Responsible Person:
  
  Go to the asset master data transaction (e.g., AS02 for changing asset data).
  Navigate to the relevant tab where the responsible person is assigned (usually under the "Location" or "Responsible Person" section).
  Remove or change the responsible person assignment.
  
  
  
  Delete the Owner-Object Reference: Once the responsible person has been removed, you can proceed to delete the owner-object reference without encountering the error.
  
  
  Save Changes: After making the necessary changes, ensure you save the asset master data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as AS01 (Create Asset), AS02 (Change Asset), and AS03 (Display Asset) for managing asset data.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on asset management processes and handling owner-object references.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.