How To Fix DFS_FE_COMMON156 - The first record cannot be deleted.

DFS_FE_COMMON156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DFS_FE_COMMON - Message Class for DFS Force Element

• Message number: 156

• Message text: The first record cannot be deleted.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON156 - The first record cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message DFS_FE_COMMON156, which states "The first record cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial documents or records in SAP, particularly when dealing with financial entries or data management in the system. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of a record that is considered essential or foundational, often the first record in a series or a primary entry that cannot be removed due to its significance in the data structure.
  Causes:
  
  Primary Record: The record you are trying to delete is the first or primary record in a set, which is often protected from deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be other records or transactions that depend on the record you are trying to delete, making it impossible to remove without affecting related data.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may prevent the deletion of specific records based on business rules