How To Fix RSM670 - The appl. component still contains child entries. No deletion possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RSM -

• Message number: 670

• Message text: The appl. component still contains child entries. No deletion possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RSM670 - The appl. component still contains child entries. No deletion possible ?

  The SAP error message RSM670 indicates that you are trying to delete an application component (such as a hierarchy node or a master data object) that still has child entries associated with it. This means that the component you are attempting to delete is not empty, and SAP does not allow the deletion of a parent node if it has child nodes.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the application component you are trying to delete has dependent objects or child entries that need to be addressed first. This is a common scenario in hierarchical data structures where a parent node cannot be removed until all its child nodes are either deleted or reassigned.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Child Entries: 
  
  Use the relevant transaction code (e.g., RSMO, RSM1, or others depending on the context) to view the details of the application component you are trying to delete.
  Check for any child entries or dependent objects associated with the component.
  
  
  
  Delete or Reassign Child Entries:
  
  If you want to delete the parent component, you must first delete all child entries. Navigate to each child entry and delete them.
  Alternatively, if you want to keep the child entries, you can reassign them to another parent or component.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the component you are trying to delete. This may include checking for any linked data or configurations.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once all child entries have been handled, attempt to delete the parent component again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the context, you may use various transaction codes to manage application components, such as RSMO for managing master data or RSM1 for managing hierarchies.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for specific details on managing application components and understanding the hierarchy structure.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete components and their child entries.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP Basis or functional team for further assistance, as they may have additional insights or tools to help resolve the issue.