How To Fix MDGS005 - Business Partner &1: Not allowed to delete purchasing organisation data

MDGS005 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: MDGS - Master Data Governance: Supplier specific messages

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Business Partner &1: Not allowed to delete purchasing organisation data

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message MDGS005 - Business Partner &1: Not allowed to delete purchasing organisation data ?

  The SAP error message MDGS005 indicates that there is an issue with attempting to delete purchasing organization data for a Business Partner (BP) in the Master Data Governance (MDG) system. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or constraints that prevent the deletion of the purchasing organization data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Transactions: The purchasing organization data may be linked to existing transactions, such as purchase orders, contracts, or other procurement-related documents. SAP does not allow the deletion of data that is still in use.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent the deletion of certain data elements to maintain consistency within the system.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete purchasing organization data.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the MDG or the underlying ERP system may restrict the deletion of purchasing organization data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check for Dependencies: Review any existing transactions or documents that may