How To Fix CRM_LINK004 - The link to be deleted does not exist or has already been deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CRM_LINK - Link Handler Messages

• Message number: 004

• Message text: The link to be deleted does not exist or has already been deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CRM_LINK004 - The link to be deleted does not exist or has already been deleted ?

  The SAP error message CRM_LINK004 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a link (such as a relationship between business objects) that either does not exist or has already been deleted in the SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system. This error can occur in various scenarios, such as when trying to remove a relationship between a business partner and a transaction or when managing links between different CRM objects.
  Causes:
  
  Non-Existent Link: The link you are trying to delete was never created or has already been removed.
  Incorrect Object Reference: The object ID or reference you are using to delete the link may be incorrect or not matching any existing link.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database or issues with the data model that prevent the system from recognizing the link.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the link, leading to a failure in