How To Fix EASYDMS70012 - Document (&1/&2/&3/&4) linked to other folders. Do you want to delete it?

EASYDMS70012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EASYDMS70 -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Document (&1/&2/&3/&4) linked to other folders. Do you want to delete it?

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EASYDMS70012 - Details

• The SAP error message EASYDMS70012 indicates that you are trying to delete a document that is linked to other folders or documents in the Document Management System (DMS). This is a protective measure to prevent accidental deletion of documents that may be in use or referenced elsewhere.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  You attempt to delete a document that has existing links or references in other folders or documents.
  The document is part of a structure or hierarchy that prevents its deletion without addressing the links first.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Check Document Links:
  
  Before attempting to delete the document, check where it is linked. You can do this by navigating to the document in the DMS and reviewing its properties or linked documents.
  Use the transaction code CV03N to view the document and its links.
  
  
  
  Remove Links:
  
  If you determine that the document can be safely deleted, you may need to remove its links