How To Fix /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS028 - Cannot delete or change county &1; street assigned to county

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS -

• Message number: 028

• Message text: Cannot delete or change county &1; street assigned to county

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS028 - Cannot delete or change county &1; street assigned to county ?

  The SAP error message /SAPCE/IUTR_MESS028 indicates that there is an issue with trying to delete or change a county or street that is currently assigned to a county in the system. This typically occurs in the context of address management or location data within SAP.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The county or street you are trying to delete or modify is linked to other data records in the system. SAP enforces data integrity, which means that if a county or street is in use, it cannot be deleted or changed without first addressing those dependencies.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent changes to certain master data records.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom developments or enhancements in your SAP system, they might impose additional restrictions on modifying or deleting certain records.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete or change the county or street, check if there are any existing records (e.g., addresses, locations) that reference the county or street. You may need to update or delete those records first.
  Use Transaction Codes: Use relevant transaction codes (like SE11 for data dictionary or SE16 for table display) to investigate the tables that store county and street information. Look for any references to the county or street in question.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to address management to understand the rules governing the deletion or modification of counties and streets.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the data. Sometimes, restrictions can be due to user roles and permissions.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes related to address management, such as BP (Business Partner) or OVT0 (for maintaining country-specific settings).
  Data Model: Understanding the data model and relationships between different entities in SAP can help in troubleshooting similar issues.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.