How To Fix ECM_CUST002 - Organizational unit & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ECM_CUST - Customizing for Engineering Change Management

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Organizational unit & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The organizational unit cannot be deleted for one of the following
reasons:
It is the predecessor of another organizational unit.
It is used in a context.

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?

If the organizational unit is used in another context, check whether it
can be deleted from this context.
In all other cases, deletion is not possible.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ECM_CUST002 - Organizational unit & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ECM_CUST002 indicates that an organizational unit cannot be deleted due to existing dependencies or assignments. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Enterprise Structure, particularly when dealing with organizational units in the context of SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP ERP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Assignments: The organizational unit may have existing assignments to other entities, such as employees, positions, or other organizational units.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies in the system that prevent the deletion of the organizational unit. For example, if the unit is linked to a cost center, profit center, or other financial structures, it cannot be deleted until those links are removed.
  Active Processes: If there are ongoing processes or transactions that involve the organizational unit, it cannot be deleted until those processes are completed or canceled.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Review the organizational unit for any existing assignments. You can do this by navigating to the relevant