How To Fix AC416 - Deletion not possible. Screen layout &1 used in class &2 cht. of dep. &3

AC416 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 416

• Message text: Deletion not possible. Screen layout &1 used in class &2 cht. of dep. &3

What causes this issue?

You want to delete screen layout rule &V1&. Screen layout rule &V1&,
however, is still being used (dependent on the chart of depreciation)
in asset class &V2& in chart of depreciation &V3&.

System Response

The system does not delete screen layout rule &V1&.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC416 - Deletion not possible. Screen layout &1 used in class &2 cht. of dep. &3 ?

  The SAP error message AC416 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible due to the screen layout being used in a specific class and chart of depreciation. This error typically arises in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when trying to delete an asset or an asset master record.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs for the following reasons:
  
  Screen Layout Configuration: The screen layout for the asset class and chart of depreciation is configured in such a way that it does not allow deletion. This could be due to mandatory fields or settings that prevent the deletion of assets.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as being in use or having posted transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other financial documents or records that prevent the deletion of the asset.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC416 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Status: Ensure