How To Fix ICA02131 - Delete failed. Matching documents for this matching method already exist.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA02 - ICA Matching Engine Message Class

• Message number: 131

• Message text: Delete failed. Matching documents for this matching method already exist.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICA02131 - Delete failed. Matching documents for this matching method already exist. ?

  The SAP error message ICA02131, which states "Delete failed. Matching documents for this matching method already exist," typically occurs in the context of document management or data processing within SAP systems. This error indicates that there are existing documents or entries that are linked to the item you are trying to delete, preventing the deletion from being completed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The primary cause of this error is that there are other documents or records that reference the item you are attempting to delete. This could be due to dependencies in the data model where the item is still in use.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no orphaned records are left in the system. If the item is linked to other documents, the system will not allow deletion.
  
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, the configuration of the document management system or the specific module you are working with may have