How To Fix /PLMI/PPEENG351 - &1 &2 is used in the header data and cannot be deleted

/PLMI/PPEENG351 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/PPEENG -

• Message number: 351

• Message text: &1 &2 is used in the header data and cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG351 - &1 &2 is used in the header data and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/PPEENG351 &1 &2 is used in the header data and cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) or similar modules where certain data elements are linked to header information. This error indicates that you are trying to delete or modify a data element that is currently being referenced in the header data of a document or object, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Dependency: The element you are trying to delete is linked to a header record, meaning it is being used in a way that prevents its deletion.
  Referential Integrity: SAP enforces referential integrity, which means that if a data element is being referenced elsewhere, it cannot be deleted to maintain data consistency.
  Active Status: The object or data element may be in an active state, which can also prevent deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check References: Identify where the data element is being used. You can