How To Fix JBDFP012 - Security &1 cannot be deleted. A reference exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: JBDFP - IS-B: Financial Objects

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Security &1 cannot be deleted. A reference exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message JBDFP012 - Security &1 cannot be deleted. A reference exists ?

  The SAP error message JBDFP012 indicates that a security object (like a role, profile, or authorization) cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced by another object. This is a common issue in SAP systems when trying to remove security-related configurations.
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  The security object you are trying to delete is still assigned to users, roles, or other security objects.
  There are dependencies or references in the system that prevent the deletion of the object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Use transaction codes like SU01 (User Maintenance) or PFCG (Role Maintenance) to check if the security object is assigned to any users or roles.
  You can also use transaction SUIM (User Information System) to search for users assigned to the role or profile.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the object is assigned to users, you will need to remove it from their profiles or roles.
  If it is part of a role, you may need to edit the role in PFCG and remove the reference to the security object.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references in the system. This may include checking for transport requests or other configurations that might be using the object.
  
  
  
  Delete the Object:
  
  Once all references have been removed, you should be able to delete the security object without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Transport Considerations:
  
  If you are working in a transport environment, ensure that the changes are properly transported to other systems if necessary.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  PFCG: Role Maintenance
  SU01: User Maintenance
  SUIM: User Information System
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing roles and authorizations.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address specific issues related to this error message.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or Security team for further assistance.