How To Fix 1F608 - Deletion not possible as hierarchy was already used

1F608 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1F - BKK: Beziehungen

• Message number: 608

• Message text: Deletion not possible as hierarchy was already used

What causes this issue?

If a hierarchy for interest compensation has already been used, no
accounts can be deleted any more.
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System Response

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

How to fix this error?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1F608 - Deletion not possible as hierarchy was already used ?

  The SAP error message 1F608 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because the hierarchy you are trying to delete has already been used in some transactions or assignments. This is a common issue when dealing with hierarchical structures in SAP, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the hierarchy you are attempting to delete is still referenced in the system. This could be due to:
  
  Existing Assignments: The hierarchy is linked to various master data or transactions, such as cost centers, profit centers, or other organizational units.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of objects that are still in use, ensuring that the system remains consistent and reliable.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage: Identify where the hierarchy is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the hierarchy assignments in the relevant