Message type: E = Error
Message class: UMB - SEM-CPM: Balanced Scorecard
Message number: 204
Message text: Document '&' cannot be deleted. Related documents exist
This document has comments and related documents.
The document cannot be deleted.
All related documents have to be deleted before this document can be
deleted.
The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.
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UMB204
- Document '&' cannot be deleted. Related documents exist ?The SAP error message UMB204 indicates that a document cannot be deleted because there are related documents that depend on it. This is a common issue in SAP systems, particularly when dealing with document management, financial transactions, or any module where documents are interlinked.
Cause: The error occurs when you attempt to delete a document that has dependencies. For example: There may be subsequent documents that reference the document you are trying to delete. The document could be part of a transaction chain, such as an invoice that has been paid or a purchase order that has been processed. Related documents could include linked invoices, credit memos, or other financial documents.
Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Identify Related Documents: Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for any documents that reference the document you are trying to delete. Look for any linked documents in the document flow or
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