How To Fix CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE053 - Card cannot be deleted. Complete the business process before deleting.

CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE053 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 053

• Message text: Card cannot be deleted. Complete the business process before deleting.

What causes this issue?

This may occur due to following reasons:
1. At least one authorization is pending on card.
2. At least one charge was not successful that can be repeated.
3. Card does not exist in Digital Payment Hub.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE053 - Card cannot be deleted. Complete the business process before deleting. ?

  The SAP error message CI_DRAFTBP_MESSAGE053 indicates that a card (likely a business partner or a similar entity) cannot be deleted because there are ongoing business processes associated with it. This is a common scenario in SAP systems where certain entities are linked to transactions or processes that must be completed before any deletion can occur.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The card is linked to active transactions or processes that are not yet completed. This could include open purchase orders, sales orders, or other business documents.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the card from other business partners or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Incomplete Processes: The business process related to the card is incomplete, meaning that certain steps must be finalized before the card can be deleted.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Active Processes: Check for any active transactions or processes associated with the card. This can be done by reviewing related documents in the SAP system.
  Complete or Cancel Transactions: