How To Fix /CPD/CL_MSG073 - Cannot delete; object type is mapped to a header object

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/CL_MSG -

• Message number: 073

• Message text: Cannot delete; object type is mapped to a header object

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG073 - Cannot delete; object type is mapped to a header object ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/CL_MSG073 indicates that you are trying to delete an object that is mapped to a header object, which means that the object you are attempting to delete is still linked to another object (the header) in the system. This is a common scenario in SAP where certain objects have dependencies, and the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Dependency: The object you are trying to delete is associated with a header object, which could be a document, a transaction, or any other entity that requires the existence of the linked object.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces rules to ensure that deleting an object does not lead to orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Identify the header object that is linked to the object you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the relationships in