How To Fix /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION821 - Cannot delete description (substance &1, alternative &2, version &3)

/PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION821 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION -

• Message number: 821

• Message text: Cannot delete description (substance &1, alternative &2, version &3)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION821 - Cannot delete description (substance &1, alternative &2, version &3) ?

  The SAP error message /PLMI/RCP_MIGRATION821 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a description for a specific substance in the SAP system. This error typically arises in the context of managing substances and their descriptions in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module or similar areas where material management is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message can be triggered by several factors, including:
  
  Dependencies: The substance or alternative may have dependencies or references in other parts of the system, such as regulatory data, safety data sheets, or other linked documents that prevent deletion.
  Versioning: The version of the substance you are trying to delete may be in use or locked, preventing modifications.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the description for the specified substance.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity rules in place that prevent the deletion of certain records to maintain consistency in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
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