How To Fix RMSRCP271 - Unable to delete superfluous document assignment (&1)

RMSRCP271 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCP - RMS-RCP: Messages for IPPE Object RCP

• Message number: 271

• Message text: Unable to delete superfluous document assignment (&1)

What causes this issue?

When recipes are distributed, the existing document assignments in the
recipe are compared with the document assignments in the transfer
structures. All the document assignments that are no longer needed are
deleted from the target system. In this case, however, deletion failed.

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?

Check whether the recipe is locked by another user and restart the
distribution process.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCP271 - Unable to delete superfluous document assignment (&1) ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCP271 "Unable to delete superfluous document assignment (&1)" typically occurs in the context of document management or record management within SAP systems. This error indicates that there is an issue with deleting a document assignment that is considered superfluous or unnecessary.
  
  Cause:
  
  Document Locking: The document you are trying to delete may be locked by another user or process, preventing any modifications.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships with other documents or records that prevent the deletion of the assignment.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the document assignment.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain document assignments to maintain data consistency.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Document Status: Ensure that the document is not locked by another user. You can check the status of the document in the system.
  Review Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependent documents or records that