How To Fix HRPFD00529 - Line marking &1 is still being referenced

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPFD00 - HR-PF: International Pension Fund

• Message number: 529

• Message text: Line marking &1 is still being referenced

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPFD00529 - Line marking &1 is still being referenced ?

  The SAP error message HRPFD00529, which states "Line marking &1 is still being referenced," typically occurs in the context of personnel administration or organizational management within the SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that a specific line marking (which could refer to a specific record or entry in the system) is still being referenced by other objects or records, preventing it from being deleted or modified.
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The line marking you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced by other records, such as infotypes, organizational units, or personnel numbers.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are created, which is why it prevents the deletion of records that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References: Determine which records are referencing the line marking. You can do this by checking related infotypes or using transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to look up the relevant tables (e.g., PA0001, PA0002, etc.) to see if there are any active records linked to the line marking.
  
  
  Remove References: Once you identify the records that are referencing the line marking, you will need to either delete or modify those records to remove the references. This may involve:
  
  Deleting or changing personnel records.
  Adjusting organizational assignments.
  Updating infotypes that are linked to the line marking.
  
  
  
  Check for Locks: Ensure that there are no locks on the records that might be preventing changes. You can use transaction SM12 to check for locks.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about which records are referencing the line marking, consult SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Testing in a Sandbox: If possible, replicate the issue in a sandbox environment to test the changes without affecting production data.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data), PA20 (Display HR Master Data), and OM01 (Maintain Organizational Structure).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the records in question.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team or consult with an SAP HCM expert for further assistance.