How To Fix HI117 - Do not delete if it contains sections of the original

HI117 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HI - General hierarchy maintenance messages

• Message number: 117

• Message text: Do not delete if it contains sections of the original

What causes this issue?

The block to be deleted contains parts of the original SAP structure.
These may not be removed.

System Response

The function is not executed.

How to fix this error?

Delete only parts of the structure which you added to the original.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HI117 - Do not delete if it contains sections of the original ?

  The SAP error message HI117 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the deletion of a document or entry in the system that is not allowed due to certain constraints. This error often arises in the context of handling documents, such as purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional data, where the system has rules in place to prevent the deletion of entries that are still in use or have dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The entry you are trying to delete may have dependencies or linked documents that prevent its deletion. For example, if there are open purchase orders or invoices associated with the document, the system will not allow deletion.
  Status Restrictions: The document may be in a status that does not permit deletion. For instance, if the document is already processed or approved, it may be locked for deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the document may not have