How To Fix RP586 - First delete the dependent entries using the pushbutton

RP586 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 586

• Message text: First delete the dependent entries using the pushbutton

What causes this issue?

You would like to delete an entry that is still used in another
context.

System Response

It is not possible to delete an entry that is still used somewhere
else.

How to fix this error?

By means of the pushbutton that is located where this entry is still
being used you can delete the entry. Please delete all the dependent
entries there first, then you can delete the entry here.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RP586 - First delete the dependent entries using the pushbutton ?

  The SAP error message RP586, which states "First delete the dependent entries using the pushbutton," typically occurs in the context of payroll processing or when managing infotypes in the Human Capital Management (HCM) module. This error indicates that there are dependent entries (such as infotype records) that need to be deleted before you can proceed with the action you are attempting to perform.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you try to delete or modify a record that has dependent entries associated with it. For example, if you are trying to delete a personnel action or an infotype record (like infotype 0000 for actions or infotype 0001 for organizational assignment), and there are other records that depend on it (like infotype 0002 for personal data or infotype 0006 for addresses), SAP will prevent the action until those dependent entries are handled.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Entries: 
  
  Use the SAP GUI