How To Fix R1542 - Standard Industry Number System &1 Must Not be Deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 542

• Message text: Standard Industry Number System &1 Must Not be Deleted

What causes this issue?

Industry number system &V1& is the standard system. You must not delete
this.

System Response

Information; system &V1& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Before you delete, flag a different industry number system as being the
standard.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1542 - Standard Industry Number System &1 Must Not be Deleted ?

  The SAP error message R1542, which states "Standard Industry Number System &1 Must Not Be Deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a standard industry number (SIN) that is still in use or required by the system. This error is part of the SAP system's integrity checks to ensure that important data is not inadvertently removed, which could lead to inconsistencies or issues in related processes.
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The standard industry number is currently being referenced in other master data or transactions.
  Configuration: The system is configured to prevent the deletion of certain standard industry numbers that are deemed essential for reporting or compliance.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the standard industry number in various modules (e.g., finance, logistics) that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the standard industry number, check if it is being used in any master data (e.g., customer/vendor records) or transactions. You can use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to look up related tables.
  
  
  Remove References: If the standard industry number is in use, you will need to remove or update the references in the relevant master data or transactions before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the documentation or configuration settings related to standard industry numbers in your SAP system to understand the implications of deleting such entries.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete standard industry numbers. Sometimes, restrictions are in place based on user roles.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the standard industry number or if you believe it should be deletable, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OI01 (for industry classification) or OI02 (to maintain industry numbers).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP Help documentation for more details on standard industry numbers and their role in the system.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the R1542 error message effectively.