How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI012 - Company code &1 cannot be deleted; it already exists in the database

MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI - MDG: messages for Supplier UI related issues

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Company code &1 cannot be deleted; it already exists in the database

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MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI012 - Details

• The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI012 indicates that you are trying to delete a company code that cannot be deleted because it still exists in the database. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Supplier data, where the system enforces data integrity and consistency.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing References: The company code you are trying to delete may still have existing references in other tables or entities within the SAP system. This could include transactions, master data, or other dependencies that are linked to the company code.
  Data Locking: There may be data locks or ongoing transactions that prevent the deletion of the company code.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent the deletion of company codes that are still in use.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the company code, check for any existing references or dependencies. This can include:
  
  Open purchase orders
  Open invoices
  Active contracts
  Any other transactions that reference the