How To Fix SA318 - Entity type $ $ $ not deleted

SA318 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SA -

• Message number: 318

• Message text: Entity type $ $ $ not deleted

Self-Explanatory Message

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SA318 - Details

• The SAP error message SA318, which states "Entity type $ $ $ not deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete an entity type (such as a business partner, customer, vendor, etc.) that cannot be deleted due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The entity type you are trying to delete may have dependencies or relationships with other entities. For example, if a business partner has open transactions or linked documents, it cannot be deleted.
  
  
  Status: The entity might be in a status that does not allow deletion. For instance, if it is marked as "active" or "in use," it cannot be removed.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the entity may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be data integrity constraints in place that prevent the deletion of the entity to