Encounter error “EP_OU2POS_FOUND, xxx” when deleting an Organization Unit?

Encounter error “EP_OU2POS_FOUND, xxx” when deleting an Organization Unit?

Symptoms:

Encountered the above error message while attempting to delete an Organization Unit.

Possible cause(s):

The Organization Unit is in use. Hence, the system does not allow the deletion.

Suggested workaround / Solution(s):

  1. Purge/Amend all record that is referencing to this Organization Unit in order to delete.
  2. Alternatively, disable this Organization Unit :
    • No impact to the existing records
    • This Organization Unit will not be available for selection in future data updates