How To Fix /SEHS/HM_API030 - Master record for material/country/region &1 must not be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SEHS/HM_API -

• Message number: 030

• Message text: Master record for material/country/region &1 must not be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API030 - Master record for material/country/region &1 must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SEHS/HM_API030 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a master record for a material in a specific country or region, but the system is preventing this action. This typically occurs in the context of handling materials in the SAP Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) module, where certain master data records are protected from deletion due to dependencies or business rules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The material master record may be linked to other data or processes that prevent its deletion. For example, if there are existing transactions, documents, or regulatory requirements associated with the material in that specific country or region, the system will not allow deletion.
  Configuration Settings: The system may have been configured to protect certain master records from deletion to maintain data integrity and compliance with regulations.
  Data Integrity: Deleting a master record could lead to inconsistencies in reporting or compliance, especially in regulated industries.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any