How To Fix /RPM/ITEM112 - Item &1 is part of &2 &3. Cannot be deleted as long as relation exists

/RPM/ITEM112 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /RPM/ITEM -

• Message number: 112

• Message text: Item &1 is part of &2 &3. Cannot be deleted as long as relation exists

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /RPM/ITEM112 - Item &1 is part of &2 &3. Cannot be deleted as long as relation exists ?

  The SAP error message /RPM/ITEM112 Item &1 is part of &2 &3. Cannot be deleted as long as relation exists typically occurs in the context of SAP's Resource and Portfolio Management (RPM) module. This error indicates that you are trying to delete an item (like a project, task, or resource) that is still linked to another object (like a project or portfolio). The system prevents the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Cause:
  
  Existing Relationships: The item you are trying to delete has existing relationships or dependencies with other objects in the system. For example, it could be linked to a project, a resource, or another item that is still active.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting an item does not lead to orphaned records or inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the relationships that are preventing the deletion of the item.