How To Fix CRM_DAM_LI_ADM013 - Document version is already assigned; it cannot be deleted!

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DAM_LI_ADM - Message Class for Legal Information Administration

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Document version is already assigned; it cannot be deleted!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DAM_LI_ADM013 - Document version is already assigned; it cannot be deleted! ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DAM_LI_ADM013 indicates that you are trying to delete a document version that is currently assigned to a business object or another document. This error typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when dealing with document management functionalities.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document version you are attempting to delete is still linked or assigned to a specific business object (like a sales order, service order, etc.) or another document. SAP prevents the deletion of such documents to maintain data integrity and ensure that all references to the document are properly managed.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Identify where the document version is currently assigned. You can do this by checking the business objects or documents that reference the document version.
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to find the related business objects.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you find that the document version is assigned to a business object, you will need to remove the assignment before you can delete the document version.
  Navigate to the relevant business object and remove the document link.
  
  
  
  Delete the Document Version:
  
  Once the document version is no longer assigned to any business object, you should be able to delete it without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the document version in other areas of the system.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the process or need more detailed guidance, refer to the SAP documentation or help resources related to document management in CRM.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as CRMD_ORDER, CRMD_ORDERADM_H, and document management transactions.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to document management errors for additional insights or patches that may address similar issues.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete documents and manage assignments in the CRM system.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.