How To Fix FSH_EANREC031 - Cannot delete internal number range. Dependent entries still exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSH_EANREC - EAN Recycling messages

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Cannot delete internal number range. Dependent entries still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSH_EANREC031 - Cannot delete internal number range. Dependent entries still exist ?

  The SAP error message FSH_EANREC031 indicates that you are trying to delete an internal number range, but there are dependent entries that prevent the deletion. This typically occurs in the context of managing number ranges for various objects in SAP, such as material master records, sales documents, or other entities that utilize internal number ranges.
  Cause:
  The error arises because:
  
  Dependent Entries Exist: There are still records or entries in the system that are linked to the internal number range you are trying to delete. This could include documents, master data, or other entities that have been assigned numbers from that range.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting a number range does not lead to orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the tables that might be using the number range. Common tables include:
  
  MARA (Material Master)
  VBAK (Sales Document: Header Data)
  VBRK (Billing Document: Header Data)
  
  
  Look for entries that are still using the number range you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign Dependent Entries:
  
  If you find dependent entries, you will need to either delete them or reassign them to a different number range.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you are following your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Go to the relevant customizing settings (usually in SPRO) to see if there are any configurations related to the number range that need to be adjusted.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction SNRO:
  
  You can use transaction SNRO to manage number ranges. Check the status of the number range and see if it can be marked for deletion or if there are any settings that need to be changed.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about which entries are dependent or how to proceed, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Number Ranges: Understand how number ranges work in SAP and the implications of deleting them.
  Data Consistency: Familiarize yourself with the importance of maintaining data consistency in SAP systems.
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making changes that could affect data integrity.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.