How To Fix /SCMB/BP019 - Referencing Organization &1 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/BP -

• Message number: 019

• Message text: Referencing Organization &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/BP019 - Referencing Organization &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/BP019 Referencing Organization &1 cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when you attempt to delete a business partner or organization that is still being referenced in other objects or transactions within the system. This is a protective measure to prevent data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered because the organization you are trying to delete is still linked to one or more of the following:
  
  Business partners
  Transactions
  Master data (like materials, customers, vendors)
  Other organizational units or structures
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove the references to the organization before you can delete it. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify References: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables for any references to the organization. Common tables to check include:
  
  BUT000 (Business Partner)
  BUT020 (Business Partner Relationships)
  SCMB_ORG (Organization Data)
  
  
  You can also use transaction BP to check the business partner relationships.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the references, you will need to delete or modify them. This may involve:
  
  Deleting related business partners.
  Changing the organizational assignments in transactions or master data.
  Ensuring that no active transactions are linked to the organization.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check for Active Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no active transactions (like sales orders, purchase orders, etc.) that are still referencing the organization.
  
  
  
  Delete the Organization:
  
  After all references have been cleared, you can attempt to delete the organization again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete business partners or organizations in SAP.
  Backup: It is advisable to back up any important data before making deletions to avoid accidental loss of critical information.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines related to your version of SAP SCM.
  
  If you continue to face issues, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance based on your specific system configuration and data.