How To Fix 65218 - Cannot delete exchange because of existing market prices

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 65 - Securities class data

• Message number: 218

• Message text: Cannot delete exchange because of existing market prices

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What causes this issue?

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 65218 - Cannot delete exchange because of existing market prices ?

  The SAP error message 65218, "Cannot delete exchange because of existing market prices," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Commodity Management or similar modules where market prices are maintained for exchanges or trading activities. This error indicates that there are existing market prices associated with the exchange you are trying to delete, which prevents the deletion from being processed.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Market Prices: The primary cause of this error is that there are market prices linked to the exchange you are attempting to delete. SAP enforces data integrity, and as such, it does not allow the deletion of an exchange if it has dependent data (like market prices) that would be orphaned or invalidated by the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Market Prices:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction or report in SAP where you can view market prices associated with the exchange.
  Identify any market prices that are linked to the exchange you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete or Modify Market Prices:
  
  If you find existing market prices, you will need to either delete them or modify them so that they are no longer associated with the exchange.
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform these actions.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have removed or modified the market prices, attempt to delete the exchange again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting market prices or the exchange itself, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Data Integrity: SAP maintains strict data integrity rules, which means that certain actions (like deletion) are restricted if they would lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you manage market prices and exchanges, such as:
  
  CMM1: Create Market Price
  CMM2: Change Market Price
  CMM3: Display Market Price
  
  
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete market prices and exchanges, as this can also lead to errors if you lack the required access rights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the exchange if it is appropriate to do so.