How To Fix R11527 - BP view &1 is still in use and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: R11 - Business Partner and BDT

• Message number: 527

• Message text: BP view &1 is still in use and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The BP role category &V1& is still assigned to at least one business
partner role in table TB003.
The deletion of the BP role category therefore results in
inconsistencies and possibly problems in the business partner
maintenance.

System Response

Error message.

How to fix this error?

If possible, assign another BP view to the BP roles assigned
to BP view &V1&, which is to be deleted.
Bear in mind the screen-controlling function of the BP view. This means
that another BP view assigned to a BP role could possibly not contain
the same data sets as the BP view that is to be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message R11527 - BP view &1 is still in use and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message R11527 indicates that a Business Partner (BP) view cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs when there are dependencies or references to the Business Partner in various transactions or configurations within the SAP system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The Business Partner is linked to active transactions, such as sales orders, purchase orders, or other documents.
  Open Relationships: There may be existing relationships (e.g., customer, vendor) that are still active.
  Data Dependencies: Other data objects or configurations may reference the Business Partner, preventing its deletion.
  Authorizations: Lack of proper authorizations to delete the Business Partner view.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) or SE16N (Data Browser) to check if there are any active transactions related to the Business Partner.
  Identify and close or delete any transactions that are using the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Review Relationships:
  
  Check the relationships associated with the Business Partner. You can do this in the Business Partner transaction by navigating to the "Relationships" tab.
  If there are active relationships, consider deleting or deactivating them.
  
  
  
  Data Consistency Check:
  
  Use transaction BP to perform a consistency check on the Business Partner data. This can help identify any inconsistencies that may be preventing deletion.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the Business Partner view. Consult with your SAP security team if needed.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code SWE2:
  
  If the Business Partner is involved in workflows, check for any active workflows that might be referencing the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or notes related to Business Partner management for any specific guidelines or additional steps.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  BP - Business Partner
  SE16N - Data Browser
  SWE2 - Workflow Environment
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Business Partner Roles: Understand the different roles assigned to the Business Partner, as these can affect its usage and deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.