How To Fix /ISDFPS/FDP164 - Planned deletion of assignment between &1 and &2 is not permitted

/ISDFPS/FDP164 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ISDFPS/FDP -

• Message number: 164

• Message text: Planned deletion of assignment between &1 and &2 is not permitted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP164 - Planned deletion of assignment between &1 and &2 is not permitted ?

  The SAP error message /ISDFPS/FDP164 Planned deletion of assignment between &1 and &2 is not permitted typically occurs in the context of SAP's Flexible Data Model (FDM) or similar modules where assignments or relationships between objects (like master data, planning objects, etc.) are managed. This error indicates that there is an attempt to delete a planned assignment between two entities (represented by &1 and &2) that is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Dependencies: The assignment between the two entities may have active dependencies or relationships that prevent deletion.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules that may restrict the deletion of certain assignments if they are still in use or if they are required for reporting or processing.
  Status of the Entities: One or both of the entities involved in the assignment may be in a status that does not allow for planned deletions (e.g., they may be locked, in use, or have other