How To Fix /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST014 - Instance &1 exists without history; you cannot delete it with history

/PLMI/BO_PPE_INST014 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST -

• Message number: 014

• Message text: Instance &1 exists without history; you cannot delete it with history

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST014 - Instance &1 exists without history; you cannot delete it with history ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/BO_PPE_INST014 Instance &1 exists without history; you cannot delete it with history typically occurs in the context of SAP's Production Planning and Execution (PP/PE) module, particularly when dealing with instances of business objects that are expected to have historical data associated with them.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that you are trying to delete an instance of a business object (in this case, identified by &1) that does not have any historical data associated with it. In SAP, certain operations, such as deletion, may require that the object has a history to ensure data integrity and traceability. If the instance exists without any historical records, the system prevents the deletion to avoid potential data inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Instance History: Verify if the instance indeed has any historical data. You can do this by checking the relevant tables or using transaction codes that