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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 Transactions: If the object is being used in a transaction, you may need to complete or reverse that transaction before attempting to delete the object.
  Change Status: If applicable, change the status of the object to "inactive" or a similar status that allows for deletion.
  Remove Dependencies: If there are dependent objects, you may need to delete or deactivate those first.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the object type you are dealing with.
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP team for assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you analyze the object’s usage (e.g., SE11 for data dictionary, SE16 for table display).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete the object.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup or a way to restore the object if needed before attempting deletion.
  Testing: If possible, test the deletion in a development or test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.