Resolve a Referenced or Dependent Record Error
How to Resolve a Referenced or Dependent Record Error in Muhasib ERP
Overview
This guide will help you identify which record depends on the target and choose safe retirement, reassignment, reversal, or retention.
If this issue is stopping your work, do not worry. Follow the steps one at a time, and check the result before trying again.
Future use stops safely while transaction history remains interpretable.
Who can do this
You need access to View access to target and dependents; changes require each workflow's authority and explicit removal approval for deletion.
Before you start
Record target stable ID/name, message, active/historical references, replacement, business impact, and approval.
Before saving, check that the correct company is open and that you have permission to complete this task.
Where to find it
Open the target maintenance form and related inquiries/reports.
Resolve a Referenced or Dependent Record Error
Step 1: Confirm the exact target record
Step 2: Inventory active and historical dependencies
Step 3: Reassign only open/future records where valid
Step 4: Set inactive/retired when supported
Step 5: Preserve historical references
Step 6: Delete only when proven unused and separately approved
Check your work
New selectors exclude the retired record and historical documents/reports remain intact.
Take a moment to check your work before closing the window. This small check can save time later.
If something goes wrong
- Do not remove dependents merely to enable deletion.
- A gateway, account, or status reported “in use” must be reassigned or retained.
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