How To Fix E9218 - You cannot not delete address (external address number &1)

E9218 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: E9 - General IS-U Error Messages

• Message number: 218

• Message text: You cannot not delete address (external address number &1)

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the address of a business partner that was copied
from the connection object address during the move-in. This is not
allowed.

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message E9218 - You cannot not delete address (external address number &1) ?

  The SAP error message E9218, which states "You cannot delete address (external address number &1)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an address that is still being referenced or used in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as customer master data, vendor master data, or other related entities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The address you are trying to delete is still linked to active business partners, transactions, or documents in the system.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of addresses that are still in use, ensuring that no orphaned records are left in the database.
  Authorization Issues: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the address.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check References: Before attempting to delete the address, check if it is being used in any active transactions or linked to any business partners. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing customer or vendor records that