How To Fix CRM_IC_CASE005 - Deletion of partner with function &1 is not permitted; change partner ID

CRM_IC_CASE005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_IC_CASE - IC Web Client - Case Management Messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Deletion of partner with function &1 is not permitted; change partner ID

What causes this issue?

The number of partners with partner function &V1& must not be less than
the minimum value in the corresponding partner determination procedure.
The partner determination procedure is assigned to the current case
type.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can define the minimum and maximum values for the number of assigned
business partners per partner function in Customizing for <ZK>Customer
Relationship Management</> under <ZK>Case Management</> --> <ZK>Basic
Functions </>--> <ZK>Partners</> --> <ZK>Define Partner Determination
Procedures</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_IC_CASE005 - Deletion of partner with function &1 is not permitted; change partner ID ?

  The SAP error message CRM_IC_CASE005 indicates that there is an issue with attempting to delete a partner in the context of a case management scenario within SAP CRM (Customer Relationship Management). The error specifically states that the deletion of a partner with a certain function (indicated by &1) is not permitted, and it suggests changing the partner ID instead.
  
  Cause:
  
  Partner Function Restrictions: Certain partner functions in SAP CRM are not allowed to be deleted due to business rules or system configurations. For example, partners that are critical to the case (like the main contact or responsible party) may have restrictions on deletion.
  Data Integrity: The system may prevent deletion to maintain data integrity and ensure that all necessary relationships and references are preserved.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP system may define which partner functions can be deleted or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Change Partner ID: As suggested by the error message, you should consider