How To Fix 1I023 - GL variant &1 still being used. Deletion not possible

1I023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1I - BCA: General Ledger Integration

• Message number: 023

• Message text: GL variant &1 still being used. Deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

If already deleted: Restart the transaction and try again.

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 1I023 - GL variant &1 still being used. Deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message 1I023 indicates that a General Ledger (GL) variant is still in use, which prevents its deletion. This typically occurs when the GL variant is assigned to one or more financial documents, reports, or configurations within the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignments: The GL variant is currently assigned to one or more company codes, fiscal years, or other financial documents.
  Open Periods: If there are open periods in the fiscal year for which the GL variant is used, it cannot be deleted.
  Configuration Dependencies: The GL variant may be linked to specific configurations in the system, such as financial statement versions or reporting structures.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error and delete the GL variant, follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 to check if the GL variant is assigned to any company codes.
  Use transaction code OB52 to check if there are any open periods that might be preventing deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If the GL variant is