How To Fix IR018 - & MeasDocs cannot be deleted as they already exist in the database

IR018 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IR - PM: IMRC - Measurement Readings and Counters

• Message number: 018

• Message text: & MeasDocs cannot be deleted as they already exist in the database

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete <GL:measurement_document>measurement
documents</> that the system has already written to the database.

System Response

INCLUDE 'KEINE-FUNKTION' OBJECT DOKU ID TX LANGUAGE E
You can only delete measurement documents online at the creation stage.
Once you have saved a measurement document, you can only delete it
using a special reorganization program.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

IR018 - Details

• The SAP error message IR018 typically indicates that there is an issue with the deletion of measurement documents (MeasDocs) in the system. This error occurs when you attempt to delete a measurement document that is still referenced or linked to other objects in the database, or when the system detects that the document already exists in a way that prevents its deletion.
  Cause of the Error:
  
  Existing References: The measurement document you are trying to delete may still be referenced by other documents or transactions in the system.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP has built-in data integrity checks that prevent the deletion of records that are still in use or linked to other records.
  Incorrect Deletion Process: The method or transaction you are using to delete the measurement document may not be appropriate for the current state of the document.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check References: Before attempting to delete the measurement document, check if it is referenced by any