How To Fix HRBEN00INFOTYPES025 - Before the record is deleted, the record for child & must be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRBEN00INFOTYPES - Error Messages for Benefits - Infotypes

• Message number: 025

• Message text: Before the record is deleted, the record for child & must be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete an Infotype 0021 record for the domestic
partner of an employee. However, a valid record for the child of this
domestic partner still exists (object ID &V1&). Since records for
children of domestic partners can only exist in conjunction with
domestic partner records, you cannot delete a domestic partner's record
as long as a record for the domestic partner's child still exists.

System Response

The domestic partner record is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Before attempting to delete the domestic partner record, first delete
any record(s) pertaining to the domestic partner's child(ren).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES025 - Before the record is deleted, the record for child & must be deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRBEN00INFOTYPES025 typically occurs in the context of managing infotypes in the SAP Human Resources (HR) module, particularly when dealing with benefits or other related data. This error indicates that there are dependent records (child records) that must be deleted before you can delete the parent record.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a record (parent) that has associated child records. In SAP HR, infotypes can have hierarchical relationships where one infotype (the parent) may have multiple related infotypes (the children). For example, if you are trying to delete a benefits record, there may be associated records for dependents or other related data that need to be addressed first.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Child Records: Determine which child records are associated with the parent record you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the infotype relationships in the SAP HR module.
  
  
  Delete Child Records: Before you can delete the parent record, you must delete all associated child records. This can typically be done through the same transaction where you are trying to delete the parent record or by navigating to the specific infotype for the child records.
  
  
  Delete Parent Record: Once all child records have been successfully deleted, you can proceed to delete the parent record without encountering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and manage infotypes.
  Infotype Relationships: Familiarize yourself with the specific infotypes involved and their relationships. This can often be found in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP HR administrator.
  Data Consistency: Ensure that the deletion of records does not violate any data integrity rules or business processes in your organization.
  Backup: It is advisable to back up any important data before performing deletions, especially in production environments.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the relationships are complex, consider consulting with your SAP support team or a functional consultant who specializes in SAP HR.