How To Fix HSM_API030 - Master record for material &1 country &2 region &3 must not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HSM_API - HM: Hazardous Substance Master APIs

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Master record for material &1 country &2 region &3 must not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HSM_API030 - Master record for material &1 country &2 region &3 must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message HSM_API030 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a master record for a material in a specific country and region, but the system is preventing this action. This typically occurs in the context of handling materials in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the Hazardous Substance Management (HSM) module or similar functionalities.
  
  Cause:
  The error can be caused by several factors:
  
  Dependencies: The material master record may have dependencies or links to other records (e.g., sales orders, purchase orders, stock levels) that prevent deletion.
  Regulatory Compliance: The material may be subject to regulatory requirements that necessitate its retention in the system.
  Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and deleting certain records could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings in the HSM module that restrict the deletion of certain records based on their status or usage.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error,