How To Fix RMPS_GENERAL246 - Documents still exist; cannot delete mode

RMPS_GENERAL246 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMPS_GENERAL - Gen. Messages Classes Records Management for Public Sector

• Message number: 246

• Message text: Documents still exist; cannot delete mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL246 - Documents still exist; cannot delete mode ?

  The SAP error message RMPS_GENERAL246, which states "Documents still exist; cannot delete mode," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a mode (or a configuration) in the SAP system, but there are still documents or entries associated with that mode. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly in modules related to project management, materials management, or any area where documents are linked to specific configurations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are existing documents (such as purchase orders, sales orders, or other transactional data) that reference the mode you are trying to delete. SAP enforces data integrity, so it does not allow the deletion of a mode if it is still in use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Linked Documents:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16N or SE11 to check the database tables that might be linked to the mode you are trying to delete.