How To Fix FRMLAPI109 - Cascading deletion is not possible; see long text

FRMLAPI109 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FRMLAPI - RMS-FRM: API Messages for Formula

• Message number: 109

• Message text: Cascading deletion is not possible; see long text

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete dependent objects.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FRMLAPI109 - Cascading deletion is not possible; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FRMLAPI109 indicates that a cascading deletion operation cannot be performed. This typically occurs in the context of data management within SAP, particularly when dealing with hierarchical data structures or relationships between different entities.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system is preventing the deletion of a parent record because it has dependent child records that would be orphaned if the parent were deleted.
  Configuration Settings: The system may be configured to disallow cascading deletions for certain types of data to maintain data integrity.
  Business Logic: There may be business rules in place that prevent the deletion of certain records if they are linked to other records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FRMLAPI109 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the data structure to identify any dependent records that are linked to the record you are trying to delete. You may need to delete or