How To Fix PMRP039 - Reference ID &1 cannot be deleted; other simulations (&2) still exist

PMRP039 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PMRP - Messages for pMRP

• Message number: 039

• Message text: Reference ID &1 cannot be deleted; other simulations (&2) still exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PMRP039 - Reference ID &1 cannot be deleted; other simulations (&2) still exist ?

  The SAP error message PMRP039 indicates that a reference ID (in this case, &1) cannot be deleted because there are still other simulations (indicated by &2) associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project Management or Product Lifecycle Management modules, where simulations or planning scenarios are linked to specific reference IDs.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Simulations: The primary cause of this error is that there are still active simulations or planning scenarios that reference the ID you are trying to delete. The system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned records.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules, which means that certain records cannot be deleted if they are still being referenced by other records.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Existing Simulations:
  
  Use transaction codes like C223 (for simulation management) or relevant reports to identify which simulations are still linked to the reference ID you are