How To Fix /CUM/MSG153 - Reference to functional location & will be deleted

/CUM/MSG153 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CUM/MSG -

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Reference to functional location & will be deleted

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/CUM/MSG153 - Details

• The SAP error message /CUM/MSG153 indicates that there is a reference to a functional location that is set to be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of managing functional locations within the SAP system, particularly when there are dependencies or references that prevent the deletion of the functional location.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The functional location you are trying to delete may have existing references in other objects, such as maintenance orders, notifications, or other functional locations.
  Hierarchy Issues: If the functional location is part of a hierarchy, it may not be possible to delete it without first addressing the hierarchy.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are linked records that depend on the functional location, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for References: Use transaction codes like IL03 (Display Functional Location) or IL02 (Change Functional Location) to check if there are any existing references to the