How To Fix ICC_NF_WRITER691 - Delete dependent entries before you delete a general entry

ICC_NF_WRITER691 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICC_NF_WRITER - Messages for Nota Fiscal Writer, Numbering and Printing

• Message number: 691

• Message text: Delete dependent entries before you delete a general entry

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ICC_NF_WRITER691 - Details

• The SAP error message ICC_NF_WRITER691 indicates that you are trying to delete a general entry in the system, but there are dependent entries that must be deleted first. This is a common issue in SAP systems where data integrity is maintained by ensuring that all related entries are handled appropriately before a parent entry can be deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The general entry you are attempting to delete has dependent entries (such as line items, sub-entries, or related records) that are still present in the system.
  SAP enforces referential integrity, meaning that you cannot delete a record that has dependencies without first addressing those dependencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Entries:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the database tables related to the general entry you are trying to delete. Look for any dependent entries that reference the general entry.
  You can also check the application logs or use