How To Fix CRM_DOC_FLOW022 - Deletion not possible; a lower-level opportunity exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_DOC_FLOW - Output for document flow

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Deletion not possible; a lower-level opportunity exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_DOC_FLOW022 - Deletion not possible; a lower-level opportunity exists ?

  The SAP error message CRM_DOC_FLOW022, which states "Deletion not possible; a lower-level opportunity exists," typically occurs in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) when you attempt to delete a higher-level document (like a sales order or a project) that has associated lower-level documents (like opportunities or leads) that are still active or exist in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the system enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of a document that has dependent or related documents. In this case, the higher-level document you are trying to delete has one or more lower-level opportunities linked to it, which must be addressed before the deletion can proceed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Lower-Level Opportunities:
  
  Use transaction codes like CRMD_ORDER or CRMD_ORDERADM_H to find the higher-level document you are trying to delete.
  Check for any linked lower-level opportunities or documents. You can do this by