How To Fix FIRU_CF_VERSION_CUST009 - Can't delete item which is parent for existing item (Line &1)

FIRU_CF_VERSION_CUST009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIRU_CF_VERSION_CUST - Message class for view cluster FIRUVC_CF_VERSION

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Can't delete item which is parent for existing item (Line &1)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIRU_CF_VERSION_CUST009 - Can't delete item which is parent for existing item (Line &1) ?

  The SAP error message FIRU_CF_VERSION_CUST009 indicates that you are trying to delete a parent item in a hierarchy that has existing child items. In other words, the item you are attempting to delete is still being referenced by other items, which prevents the deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  The item you are trying to delete is a parent item that has one or more child items associated with it.
  The system enforces referential integrity, which means you cannot delete a parent item if it still has dependent child items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you have a few options:
  
  
  Delete Child Items First: 
  
  Before you can delete the parent item, you need to delete all associated child items. Check the hierarchy and remove any child items that are linked to the parent item you wish to delete.
  
  
  
  Change the Hierarchy:
  
  If you do not want to delete the child items, consider reassigning them to another parent item or changing their status