How To Fix POC_MODEL002 - Deletion is not possible; activity-related instances exist

POC_MODEL002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: POC_MODEL - Process Model Related Messages

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Deletion is not possible; activity-related instances exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message POC_MODEL002 - Deletion is not possible; activity-related instances exist ?

  The SAP error message POC_MODEL002 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because there are activity-related instances associated with the object you are trying to delete. This typically occurs in the context of project management or process management within SAP, where certain objects (like project models, process models, etc.) have dependencies on activities or instances that prevent their deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Activity Instances: The primary cause of this error is that there are still active or related instances (like tasks, activities, or processes) linked to the object you are trying to delete.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an object does not leave orphaned records or disrupt the relationships between different entities in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Related Instances:
  
  Check for any existing activity-related instances that are linked to the object you are trying to delete. This can often be done