How To Fix R1650 - Standard telephone numbers cannot be deleted

R1650 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Standard telephone numbers cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete the telephone number flagged as the standard
number. This is not possible.

System Response

Error message

How to fix this error?

Firstly flag a different telephone number as the standard number.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1650 - Standard telephone numbers cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R1650, which states "Standard telephone numbers cannot be deleted," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete a standard telephone number that is defined in the system. Standard telephone numbers are often used for various business processes and are considered essential for communication purposes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Telephone Number: The telephone number you are trying to delete is marked as a standard number in the system. Standard numbers are usually linked to specific business functions or organizational units and cannot be removed without proper authorization or process.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that essential information is not inadvertently deleted, which could lead to issues in communication or business processes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Verify if the telephone number is indeed marked as a standard number. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Change Instead of Delete: If you need to update the telephone number,