How To Fix INST_MSG808 - & has a successor: cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: INST_MSG - Messages for Installation Post-Processing

• Message number: 808

• Message text: & has a successor: cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

A predecessor exists for step &. The predecessor is in the selection.
For this reason, step & cannot be deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message INST_MSG808 - & has a successor: cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message INST_MSG808 typically indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of an object or instance in the SAP system. The message "has a successor: cannot be deleted" suggests that the object you are trying to delete has dependent objects or successors that prevent its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Objects: The object you are trying to delete has one or more dependent objects that rely on it. In SAP, certain objects cannot be deleted if they are still being referenced by other objects.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an object does not lead to orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database.
  Configuration Settings: There may be specific configuration settings or business rules that prevent the deletion of certain objects.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Identify Dependent Objects: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE80 (Object Navigator) to check for any dependent objects or successors that are linked to the