How To Fix HRTIM00EXTERN009 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 could not be deleted

HRTIM00EXTERN009 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRTIM00EXTERN - HR Messages: External Interface to Time Management

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Record from &1 with subtype &2 could not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN009 - Record from &1 with subtype &2 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message HRTIM00EXTERN009 indicates that a specific record with a given subtype could not be deleted from the system. This error typically arises in the context of time management or personnel administration within SAP, particularly when dealing with external time data or records.
  
  Cause:
  The error can occur due to several reasons, including:
  
  Record Locking: The record you are trying to delete may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be dependencies or relationships with other records that prevent the deletion of the specified record.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the record may not have the necessary permissions to perform the deletion.
  Incorrect Subtype: The subtype specified may not be valid for deletion, or it may not exist in the system.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict the deletion of certain records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following