How To Fix 5A746 - First cancel the CO data before deleting the planning group

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 746

• Message text: First cancel the CO data before deleting the planning group

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A746 - First cancel the CO data before deleting the planning group ?

  The SAP error message 5A746 indicates that you are trying to delete a planning group that still has associated CO (Controlling) data. This means that there are existing records or transactions linked to the planning group that need to be addressed before you can proceed with the deletion.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because SAP enforces data integrity and prevents the deletion of planning groups that are still in use. The planning group may have associated cost centers, internal orders, or other CO-related data that must be cleared first.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify CO Data: Determine what CO data is associated with the planning group. This could include cost centers, internal orders, or other related objects.
  
  
  Cancel or Delete CO Data: 
  
  If the CO data is no longer needed, you can delete or cancel it. This may involve:
  
  Deleting cost centers or internal orders linked to the planning group.
  Reversing any transactions that have been posted against the planning group.
  
  
  If the data is still needed, consider reassigning it to a different planning group instead of deleting it.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the planning group in other modules or transactions.
  
  
  Retry Deletion: Once you have cleared the CO data, attempt to delete the planning group again.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes to manage CO data, such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KO01: Create Internal Order
  KO02: Change Internal Order
  KO03: Display Internal Order
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify CO data.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific procedures related to your implementation.
  
  
  Testing: If you are working in a production environment, consider testing the deletion process in a development or quality assurance environment first to avoid unintended data loss.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the planning group.