How To Fix R1455 - Address is still being used and may not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 455

• Message text: Address is still being used and may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a BP address. This BP is still being used somewhere
in the system, meaning that you are not permitted to delete this
address.

System Response

Error message. The BP address is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Look at the where-used list for the BP address. If you still want to
delete the address, change the reference to this address in the
applications affected. In most cases, if applications other than
maintenance of business partner itself are affected, you can navigate
directly to the corresponding application from the where-used list (by
calling the context menu with the right mouse button). You can then try
again to delete the BP address.
&NOTE&
If a business partner is merely moving, you only need to change the
actual address details. All references are automatically transferred to
the new address.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1455 - Address is still being used and may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R1455, which states "Address is still being used and may not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an address record that is still linked to other objects or transactions in the system. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in modules like SAP Customer Relationship Management (CRM) or SAP Sales and Distribution (SD).
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the address you are trying to delete is still associated with one or more of the following:
  
  Business partners (customers, vendors, etc.)
  Sales orders, purchase orders, or other transactional documents
  Master data records
  Other related objects in the system
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Check where the address is being used. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transactions or using transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to look up the address in related tables.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  If the address is linked to a business partner, sales order, or any other object, you will need to remove or change those associations before you can delete the address.
  For example, if the address is linked to a customer, you may need to change the customer’s address to a different one.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP to manage business partners and check the address assignments.
  Use VA02 (Change Sales Order) or ME22N (Change Purchase Order) to check if the address is linked to any sales or purchase documents.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Ensure there are no open transactions that are using the address. If there are, you may need to complete or close those transactions.
  
  
  
  Delete or Change the Address:
  
  Once all associations have been removed, you should be able to delete the address without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP, VA02, ME22N, and SE16N for managing business partners and checking data.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for managing addresses and business partners to understand the relationships and dependencies better.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, it may be helpful to consult with your SAP administrator or support team for further assistance.