How To Fix R1663 - Standard RML address must not be deleted

R1663 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 663

• Message text: Standard RML address must not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete an R-mail address 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 R-mail address 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 R1663 - Standard RML address must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R1663, which states "Standard RML address must not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of address management within the SAP system, particularly when dealing with the RML (Reference Master List) addresses. This error indicates that an attempt is being made to delete a standard address that is required by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Standard Address Deletion: The error is triggered when a user attempts to delete an address that is marked as a standard RML address. These addresses are often critical for various business processes and cannot be removed from the system.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that essential addresses remain available for transactions and reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Address Usage: Before attempting to delete an address, verify if it is being used in any active transactions or configurations. If it is, you will need to update or remove those dependencies first.
  Change Address Instead