How To Fix AC116 - Transaction type & is reference for TTy &. You cannot delete it

AC116 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 116

• Message text: Transaction type & is reference for TTy &. You cannot delete it

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete transaction type &V1& because it is a reference for
transaction type &V2&.

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?

Change the transaction type before deleting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC116 - Transaction type & is reference for TTy &. You cannot delete it ?

  The SAP error message AC116 typically indicates that there is an issue with trying to delete a transaction type (TTy) in Asset Accounting (FI-AA). The message states that the transaction type you are trying to delete is being referenced by other configurations or transactions, which prevents its deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The transaction type you are trying to delete is likely being used in various configurations, such as asset transactions, postings, or other related settings.
  Master Data: There may be existing asset master records that utilize this transaction type, making it impossible to delete.
  Customizations: If there are custom developments or enhancements that reference this transaction type, it cannot be deleted until those references are removed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check References: Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check for any references to the transaction type in the relevant tables (e.g., ANLA, ANLB, ANLC).
  Review Asset Master Records: Look for any asset master records that