How To Fix R11239 - Address type &1 may not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Address type &1 may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

The address type XXDEFAULT is intended for the standard address and
may therefore not be deleted.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11239 - Address type &1 may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R11239, which states "Address type &1 may not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an address type that is either in use or not allowed to be deleted due to system constraints or business rules.
  Cause:
  
  Address Type in Use: The address type you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more business partners, customers, vendors, or other entities in the system.
  System Constraints: Certain address types are predefined by the system and are not allowed to be deleted to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may restrict the deletion of specific address types based on business requirements.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Verify if the address type is assigned to any business partners or entities. You can do this by checking the relevant master data records.
  Remove Assignments: If the address type is in use, you will need to remove it from all associated records before attempting to delete it again.
  Consult Configuration: If you believe the address type should be deletable, consult with your SAP administrator or check the configuration settings in the system to see if there are any restrictions in place.
  Use Alternative Methods: If deletion is not possible, consider marking the address type as inactive or using an alternative method to manage the address data.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or XD02/VD02 (Customer Master) to check and modify address assignments.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for address management and business partner data to understand the implications of deleting address types.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.