How To Fix /CUM/CONMS021 - Documents are linked. Construction measure & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/CONMS -

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Documents are linked. Construction measure & cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CUM/CONMS021 - Documents are linked. Construction measure & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /CUM/CONMS021 Documents are linked. Construction measure & cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of construction project management within SAP, particularly when dealing with construction measures (or construction projects) that have associated documents or transactions.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the construction measure you are trying to delete is linked to other documents or transactions in the system. These links can include:
  
  Purchase orders
  Invoices
  Work orders
  Other related documents that reference the construction measure
  
  Because of these links, the system prevents the deletion of the construction measure to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Documents: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16N or SE11 to check the database tables related to construction measures (e.g., CUM_CONSTRUCTION_MEASURE, CUM_DOCUMENTS, etc.) to find out which documents are linked to the construction measure you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Remove Links: 
  
  Once you identify the linked documents, you will need