How To Fix GK213 - Cannot delete master data for &1 &2

GK213 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 213

• Message text: Cannot delete master data for &1 &2

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the master data of &V1& &V2& here.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete the master data of &V1& &V2&, do this in the
Implementation Guide.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK213 - Cannot delete master data for &1 &2 ?

  The SAP error message GK213 "Cannot delete master data for &1 &2" typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete master data (such as a material, vendor, customer, etc.) that is still being referenced or used in the system. This error is common in various SAP modules, including Materials Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), and others.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The master data you are trying to delete is still being referenced in other transactions or documents. For example, if you are trying to delete a material, it may still be linked to purchase orders, sales orders, or stock movements.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP has built-in data integrity checks to prevent the deletion of master data that could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  Status of the Master Data: The master data may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it may be marked as "in use" or "locked").
  Custom Logic: