How To Fix BUPA_BPU003 - Reservation used: Person &1 is assigned to User &2. No deletion possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_BPU - Business Partner User Messages

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Reservation used: Person &1 is assigned to User &2. No deletion possible.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_BPU003 - Reservation used: Person &1 is assigned to User &2. No deletion possible. ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_BPU003 indicates that a business partner (in this case, a person) is currently assigned to a user, and therefore, it cannot be deleted. This situation typically arises when you attempt to delete a business partner that is still linked to a user account in the system.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The business partner (Person &1) is associated with a user (User &2) in the SAP system.
  SAP enforces data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of business partners that are still in use or linked to other objects, such as user accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check User Assignments:
  
  Navigate to the user management area in SAP (Transaction code: SU01).
  Check if the user (User &2) is still assigned to the business partner (Person &1).
  
  
  
  Remove the User Assignment:
  
  If the user is still assigned, you will need to remove the assignment. This can typically be done in the user maintenance screen (SU01) by:
  
  Going to the "Roles" or "Profiles" tab and removing any roles or profiles that are linked to the business partner.
  Alternatively, you may need to go to the "Logon Data" tab and remove the business partner assignment.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Business Partner:
  
  Once the user assignment has been removed, you can attempt to delete the business partner again using the appropriate transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  If the error persists, ensure that there are no other dependencies or assignments related to the business partner that might prevent deletion. This could include relationships with other business partners, roles, or data in other modules.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP: Business Partner Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System (to check user assignments)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Business Partner and User Management for more detailed instructions on managing business partners and user assignments.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to user assignments and delete business partners.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the business partner if it is no longer needed.