How To Fix MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI013 - Purchasing org. &1 cannot be deleted; it already exists in the database

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Purchasing org. &1 cannot be deleted; it already exists in the database

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI013 - Purchasing org. &1 cannot be deleted; it already exists in the database ?

  The SAP error message MDG_BS_SUPPL_BOLUI013 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a purchasing organization that cannot be deleted because it is still referenced in the database. This typically occurs in the context of Master Data Governance (MDG) for Supplier data.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the following reasons:
  
  Existing References: The purchasing organization you are trying to delete is still being referenced in other master data records, such as vendor master records, purchasing info records, or other related entities.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no critical data is lost or orphaned, which prevents the deletion of entities that are still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check References:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the database tables that might reference the purchasing organization. Common tables to check include:
  
  LFA1 (Vendor Master)
  EKKO (Purchasing Document Header)
  EINE (Purchasing Info Record)
  
  
  Identify any records that are still using the purchasing organization.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  If you find any records that reference the purchasing organization, you will need to either delete or modify those records to remove the reference to the purchasing organization.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations and that you follow your organization's data governance policies when making changes.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  After ensuring that there are no remaining references to the purchasing organization, attempt to delete it again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a purchasing organization, consult your organization's documentation or SAP help resources for guidance.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the references, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as MM01 (Create Material), MM02 (Change Material), and MM03 (Display Material) for managing purchasing organizations.
  Data Governance: Understand the data governance processes in your organization to ensure compliance with data management policies.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address similar issues or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the purchasing organization if it is no longer needed.