How To Fix RMSA_VRS019 - You cannot delete & because it is related to other objects

RMSA_VRS019 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSA_VRS - RMS: Versioning

• Message number: 019

• Message text: You cannot delete & because it is related to other objects

What causes this issue?

The following relationships are possible:
Version relationships, in other words, relationships between the
versions of an object
Draft relationships, in other words, relationships between the drafts
of an object
Replacement relationships, in other words, relationships between
objects that replace other objects and the replaced objects
Copy relationships, in other words, relationships between copied
objects (originals) and the copies of this object

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?

Delete all the relationships to other objects.
Delete the object.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RMSA_VRS019 - Details

• The SAP error message RMSA_VRS019 indicates that you are trying to delete an object (such as a record or entry) that is linked to other objects in the system. This is a common issue in SAP systems where data integrity is maintained by ensuring that related objects are not deleted without addressing their dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the object you are attempting to delete has dependencies or relationships with other objects. For example, if you are trying to delete a vendor, but there are purchase orders, contracts, or other records associated with that vendor, SAP will prevent the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: 
  
  Check the object you are trying to delete and identify what other objects are linked to it. This can often be done by reviewing the object’s details in the SAP GUI or using transaction codes that allow you