How To Fix PV475 - External person &1 could not be deleted

PV475 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PV - Training and Event Management

• Message number: 475

• Message text: External person &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete the external person &V1& from plan version
&V2&. The system is currently unable to save the data in the database.

System Response

When RH_DELETE_OBJECT was called, it caused exception &V3&. The data
was not deleted from the database.

How to fix this error?

Try to execute this function later.

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PV475 - Details

• The SAP error message PV475, which states "External person &1 could not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an external person (such as a vendor, customer, or employee) from the system, but the deletion is not permitted due to certain constraints or conditions.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The external person may have existing dependencies, such as open transactions, linked documents, or active relationships that prevent deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the external person.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity checks that prevent deletion if the external person is referenced in other records.
  Status of the External Person: The external person may be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., active, locked).
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of external persons.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any existing transactions, documents, or relationships associated with the external person. Ensure that all