How To Fix R1683 - Cannot change or delete telex number because &1 does not exist

R1683 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R1 - Business Partner Messages from S_BUPA_GENERAL

• Message number: 683

• Message text: Cannot change or delete telex number because &1 does not exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R1683 - Cannot change or delete telex number because &1 does not exist ?

  The SAP error message R1683, which states "Cannot change or delete telex number because &1 does not exist," typically occurs in the context of managing customer or vendor master data, particularly when dealing with communication details like telex numbers.
  
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when you attempt to change or delete a telex number associated with a customer or vendor, but the system cannot find the specified telex number. This could happen for several reasons:
  
  Non-existent Telex Number: The telex number you are trying to modify or delete does not exist in the database.
  Incorrect Reference: The reference to the telex number may be incorrect, possibly due to a typo or incorrect data entry.
  Data Deletion: The telex number may have already been deleted or never existed in the first place.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to modify or delete the telex number.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
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