How To Fix F2189 - & & cannot be deleted; it is active in the above function

F2189 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 189

• Message text: & & cannot be deleted; it is active in the above function

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete a contact person while he/she has one or more
<GL:partner_function>partner functions</>. These active functions of
the partner are listed in the window.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F2189 - & & cannot be deleted; it is active in the above function ?

  The SAP error message F2189 indicates that a certain object (such as a cost center, internal order, or other financial object) cannot be deleted because it is currently active in a specific function or process. This typically means that the object is being used in a transaction or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The object is currently being used in financial transactions, reports, or other processes.
  Dependencies: There may be other objects or transactions that depend on the object you are trying to delete.
  Status: The object may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be marked as "active" or "in use").
  Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may prevent deletion of objects that are linked to ongoing processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the object is being used. You can do this by checking transaction logs, reports, or any active processes that reference the object.
  Deactivate or Close