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

5A746 - Overview

• 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