How To Fix RP311 - Deletion not possible. Record already partially deleted

RP311 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RP - Error Messages for Infotype Module Pools

• Message number: 311

• Message text: Deletion not possible. Record already partially deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP311 - Deletion not possible. Record already partially deleted ?

  The SAP error message RP311 "Deletion not possible. Record already partially deleted" typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or personnel administration when there is an attempt to delete a record that has already been partially processed or deleted. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to delete a payroll result or a personnel record that has dependencies or has already been modified.
  Causes:
  
  Partial Deletion: The record you are trying to delete has already been partially deleted, meaning some components or related data have been removed, but not all.
  Dependencies: There may be other records or processes that depend on the record you are trying to delete, preventing complete deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if a record is linked to other records, it cannot be fully deleted until those links are resolved.
  Incorrect Status: The record may be in a status that does not allow for