How To Fix BUPA_STATUS013 - Status &1 cannot be deleted, only replaced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BUPA_STATUS - Business Partner: Status Maintenance

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Status &1 cannot be deleted, only replaced

What causes this issue?

The status that you want to delete can only be replaced by another
status.
The reason is that this status has a status number. It can therefore be
replaced only by a subsequent status of the same status profile.

System Response

The status was not deactivated.

How to fix this error?

Insert a new status that replaces the previous status.
Attention: Not all statuses of the status profile necessarily have a
status number.
Contact your system administrator if you have questions.

Procedure for System Administrators

You can determine in the Customizing of the status profile, which
statuses within the given profile have a status number.
To do this choose the button <LB>Customizing</> in the <ZH>Performance
Assistant</>.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BUPA_STATUS013 - Status &1 cannot be deleted, only replaced ?

  The SAP error message BUPA_STATUS013 indicates that a business partner (BP) status cannot be deleted because it is currently in use or has been assigned to certain transactions or objects. Instead of deleting the status, you can only replace it with another status.
  Cause:
  
  Status Assignment: The status you are trying to delete is assigned to one or more business partner records or transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other objects in the system that prevent the deletion of the status.
  Configuration: The system is configured to prevent the deletion of certain statuses to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  Replace the Status: Instead of deleting the status, you can replace it with another valid status. This can typically be done through the business partner maintenance transaction (e.g., BP transaction).
  Check Assignments: Review the business partner records to see where the status is assigned. You can use transaction codes like BP to check the status assignments.
  Change Status: If you need to change the status, navigate to the relevant business partner and update the status to a different one that is appropriate for your business process.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines on managing business partner statuses to ensure compliance with business rules.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to business partner statuses.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Business Partner (BP): In SAP, a business partner is a master data entity that can represent customers, vendors, or other entities involved in business transactions.
  Status Management: Statuses are used to control the lifecycle of business partners, indicating whether they are active, inactive, or under review.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP for business partner maintenance, BUPA for business partner administration, and others that may be relevant to your specific SAP environment.
  
  If you continue to face issues or if the status is critical to your operations, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.