How To Fix RMSRCPAPI021 - Error occurred deleting a dependent object

RMSRCPAPI021 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RMSRCPAPI - RMS-RCP: Message Package RMSRCPAPI

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Error occurred deleting a dependent object

What causes this issue?

A technical error occurred when you attempted to delete the dependent
object.

System Response

The operation was canceled and the object still exists.

How to fix this error?

Contact technical support.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RMSRCPAPI021 - Error occurred deleting a dependent object ?

  The SAP error message RMSRCPAPI021, which states "Error occurred deleting a dependent object," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource Management or related modules when there is an attempt to delete an object that has dependencies or relationships with other objects. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete a resource, a project, or any other entity that is linked to other entities in the system.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Dependencies: The object you are trying to delete has dependent objects that are still active or in use. For example, if you are trying to delete a resource that is assigned to a project or task, the system will prevent this action.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the deletion would violate these rules, the system will throw an error.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the object or its dependencies.
  System