How To Fix VHURL125 - Postings exist: deletion only possible via deletion indicator

VHURL125 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 125

• Message text: Postings exist: deletion only possible via deletion indicator

What causes this issue?

Postings have already been made to this partner relationship.

System Response

It is only possible to physically delete a partner relationship if no
postings have yet been made to it. Instead, a deletion marker is
assigned.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

VHURL125 - Details

• The SAP error message VHURL125 indicates that there are existing postings related to a particular object (such as a document or a record) that prevent it from being deleted directly. This is a common scenario in SAP systems where data integrity is maintained by ensuring that related postings or transactions are not inadvertently deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete an object that has associated postings. In SAP, certain objects cannot be deleted if they are linked to other data, as this could lead to inconsistencies in the database. The system requires that you first mark the object for deletion using a deletion indicator before it can be removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Object: Determine which object is causing the error. This could be a material, vendor, customer, or any other entity that has postings associated with it.
  
  
  Check for Postings: Review the postings