How To Fix DMS_MESSAGES079 - Object type: &1 is linked with &3 documents

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: DMS_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 079

• Message text: Object type: &1 is linked with &3 documents

What causes this issue?

Object type: '&V1&' with ID: '&V2&&V4&' is linked with '&V3&' documents

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES079 - Object type: &1 is linked with &3 documents ?

  The SAP error message DMS_MESSAGES079 indicates that an object type (denoted as &1) is linked with a certain number of documents (denoted as &3). This message typically arises in the context of Document Management System (DMS) operations when you attempt to delete or modify an object that is still associated with existing documents.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to delete or modify is still linked to one or more documents. SAP DMS enforces referential integrity, meaning that you cannot delete or change an object that has dependencies (in this case, documents).
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Documents: 
  
  Use the SAP transaction code CV03N (Display Document) or CV04N (Display Document Info Records) to find out which documents are linked to the object in question.
  You can also use the object type and the document type to filter and find the associated documents.
  
  
  
  Remove Links: 
  
  If you need to delete or modify the object, you must first remove the links to the associated documents. This can be done by:
  
  Deleting the documents if they are no longer needed.
  Unlinking the documents from the object if they are still required but should not be associated with the object you are trying to modify.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: 
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the object in other parts of the system that might prevent its deletion or modification.
  
  
  
  Retry the Operation: 
  
  After unlinking or deleting the documents, retry the operation that initially triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  CV01N (Create Document)
  CV02N (Change Document)
  CV03N (Display Document)
  CV04N (Display Document Info Records)
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify documents and objects in the DMS.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on managing documents and objects within the DMS.
  
  
  Consult with Colleagues: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or modifying certain documents or objects, consult with colleagues or your SAP administrator.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the DMS_MESSAGES079 error and successfully manage your documents and objects in SAP.