How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE012 - Standard address cannot be deleted

CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE - Message class for Draft persistency in Customer and Supplier

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Standard address cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE012 - Standard address cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE012 indicates that a standard address cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of Business Partner (BP) management within SAP, particularly when dealing with address data associated with business partners.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  
  Standard Address Usage: The address you are trying to delete is marked as a "standard address" for the business partner. Standard addresses are often required for various business processes and cannot be removed without addressing their dependencies.
  
  
  Dependencies: The address may be linked to other objects or processes within the system, such as transactions, contracts, or other business partner relationships.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: There may be restrictions based on user roles or authorizations that prevent the deletion of certain addresses.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Address Type: Verify if the address you are trying to delete is indeed marked as a standard address. If it is,