How To Fix RECAAR045 - Subordinate objects without deletion indicator still exist (number: &1)

RECAAR045 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAR - Data Archiving

• Message number: 045

• Message text: Subordinate objects without deletion indicator still exist (number: &1)

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RECAAR045 - Details

• The SAP error message RECAAR045 indicates that there are subordinate objects associated with a particular object that cannot be deleted because they do not have a deletion indicator set. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Real Estate Management, where certain objects (like assets, contracts, or other subordinate entities) are linked to a parent object.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a main object (like an asset or a contract) that has subordinate objects (like asset components or subcontracts) still linked to it. The subordinate objects must either be deleted or marked with a deletion indicator before the main object can be deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Subordinate Objects: Use the object number provided in the error message (number: &1) to identify the subordinate objects that are preventing the deletion. You can do this by checking the related tables or using transaction