How To Fix R1662 - The standard telex number must not be deleted


R1662 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

  • Message number: 662

  • Message text: The standard telex number must not be deleted

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  • What causes this issue?

    You tried to delete a telex number that is marked as the standard. This
    is not possible.

    System Response

    System issues an error message

    How to fix this error?

    Flag a different telex number 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 R1662 - The standard telex number must not be deleted ?
    The SAP error message R1662, "The standard telex number must not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of maintaining customer or vendor master data. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of a standard telex number that is required for communication purposes.
    
    Cause: Mandatory Field: The telex number is a mandatory field in the customer or vendor master data, and the system requires it for processing communications. Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that essential communication information is not inadvertently removed, which could lead to issues in processing orders, invoices, or other transactions.
    Solution: Check the Telex Number: Ensure that the telex number you are trying to delete is indeed the one you want to remove. If it is not necessary, consider updating it instead of deleting it. Update Instead of Delete: If you need to change the telex number, update the existing entry rather than attempting to delete

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