How To Fix CNV_20900117 - Contact persons are not meant to be deleted; no run required

CNV_20900117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CNV_20900 - Message class for package CNV_20900

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Contact persons are not meant to be deleted; no run required

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CNV_20900117 - Details

• The SAP error message CNV_20900117 indicates that there is an attempt to delete contact persons in a context where deletion is not permitted. This error typically arises during data migration or conversion processes, particularly when using SAP's tools for data transfer or conversion, such as the SAP S/4HANA Migration Cockpit or other data migration tools.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Rules: The system has built-in rules that prevent the deletion of contact persons to maintain data integrity. Contact persons are often linked to various business processes and entities, and their deletion could lead to inconsistencies.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow the deletion of certain types of data, including contact persons.
  Migration Process: If you are running a migration process, the tool may be set up to ignore or skip the deletion of contact persons as part of its logic.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Migration Logic: Check the migration or conversion logic to ensure that it is