How To Fix HRPIQ000164 - Cannot delete relationships to the root object

HRPIQ000164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPIQ000 - Messages in Development Class PMIQ

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Cannot delete relationships to the root object

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HRPIQ000164 - Details

• The SAP error message HRPIQ000164: "Cannot delete relationships to the root object" typically occurs in the context of SAP's Personnel Administration or Organizational Management modules, particularly when dealing with infotypes and relationships between objects (like employees, positions, etc.).
  
  Cause:
  This error usually arises when you attempt to delete a relationship that is linked to a root object. In SAP, a root object is an object that serves as the primary reference point for other related objects. For example, in an organizational structure, a position might be a root object for various employees assigned to it. If you try to delete a relationship that is essential for maintaining the integrity of the data structure, SAP will prevent this action to avoid data inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Relationships: Review the relationships associated with the object you are trying to delete. Ensure that you are not attempting to delete a relationship