How To Fix CRM_BUPA_BOL017 - Other objects are assigned to the contact that you want to delete

CRM_BUPA_BOL017 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_BUPA_BOL -

• Message number: 017

• Message text: Other objects are assigned to the contact that you want to delete

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

CRM_BUPA_BOL017 - Details

• The SAP error message CRM_BUPA_BOL017 indicates that you are trying to delete a contact (business partner) in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, but there are other objects or relationships associated with that contact that prevent the deletion. This is a common issue when there are dependencies or links to other business objects, such as transactions, activities, or other business partners.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Relationships: The contact may have existing relationships with other business partners, such as being a participant in a transaction or linked to activities.
  Assigned Roles: The contact might have specific roles assigned that are still in use.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or activities that reference the contact.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are dependencies, it will not allow deletion to maintain the integrity of the data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or CRMD_ORDER