How To Fix HRPADRUINFOTYPES120 - Impossible to delete main record. Delete secondary records first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADRUINFOTYPES - HR-RU PAD Messages

• Message number: 120

• Message text: Impossible to delete main record. Delete secondary records first

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES120 - Impossible to delete main record. Delete secondary records first ?

  The SAP error message HRPADRUINFOTYPES120 indicates that you are trying to delete a main record in the HR (Human Resources) module, but there are secondary records associated with it that need to be deleted first. This is a common issue when dealing with infotypes in SAP HR, where certain records are dependent on others.
  Cause:
  
  Data Dependency: In SAP HR, infotypes are structured in a way that some records (main records) cannot be deleted if there are related records (secondary records) that depend on them. For example, if you have a main infotype record for an employee's personal data, there may be secondary records for addresses, bank details, etc., that are linked to that main record.
  Referential Integrity: SAP enforces referential integrity to ensure that data remains consistent. Deleting a main record without first removing its dependent records would lead to orphaned records, which can cause data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Secondary Records: Determine which secondary records are linked to the main record you are trying to delete. You can do this by checking the infotype relationships in the SAP HR module.
  
  
  Delete Secondary Records: Before you can delete the main record, you must delete all associated secondary records. This can typically be done through the same transaction where you are trying to delete the main record. 
  
  Use transaction codes like PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to view and delete the secondary infotype records.
  Navigate to the infotype that is linked to the main record and delete the entries.
  
  
  
  Delete Main Record: Once all secondary records have been deleted, you can proceed to delete the main record without encountering the error.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Infotypes: In SAP HR, infotypes are used to store employee-related data. Each infotype has a specific purpose and can have relationships with other infotypes.
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  PA30: Maintain HR Master Data
  PA40: Personnel Actions
  SE11: Data Dictionary (to check infotype structures)
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on infotypes and their relationships. This can provide insights into which infotypes are considered main and secondary.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting certain records, consider testing the deletion process in a sandbox or development environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADRUINFOTYPES120 error and successfully manage your HR data in SAP.