How To Fix /SCMB/MDL004 - Records with time-dependent data must not be deleted

/SCMB/MDL004 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SCMB/MDL -

• Message number: 004

• Message text: Records with time-dependent data must not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SCMB/MDL004 - Records with time-dependent data must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SCMB/MDL004 Records with time-dependent data must not be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Supply Chain Management (SCM) when there is an attempt to delete records that have time-dependent data associated with them. This error is a safeguard to prevent the loss of important historical data that could affect reporting, planning, or other processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Time-Dependent Data: The records you are trying to delete have associated time-dependent data, which means that the data is valid for specific time periods. Deleting such records could lead to inconsistencies in the data model.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that the relationships and dependencies between records are maintained. Deleting records with time-dependent data could violate these rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Dependencies: Before attempting to delete records, check if there are any time-dependent data entries associated with the records. You can do this by reviewing the related tables or using