How To Fix AC471 - Deletion not possible. (Rule &1 exists in asset &2, subno. &3, co.cd. &4)

AC471 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 471

• Message text: Deletion not possible. (Rule &1 exists in asset &2, subno. &3, co.cd. &4)

What causes this issue?

You want to delete screen layout rule &v1&. However, screen layout
rule &v1& is used in asset &V2&, asset sub-number &v3& in
company code &v4&.

System Response

Deletion is not possible.

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.

AC471 - Details

• The SAP error message AC471 indicates that a deletion operation is not possible because a specific rule exists for the asset in question. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete an asset or a related object that is still linked to certain rules or configurations in the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error message AC471 is triggered due to the following reasons:
  
  Existing Rules: There are rules (like depreciation or valuation rules) associated with the asset that prevent its deletion.
  Subnumber and Company Code: The error message specifies the asset number, subnumber, and company code, indicating that the asset is still active in the system and has dependencies that need to be resolved first.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AC471 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Asset Rules: 
  
  Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to view the asset details.
  Check for any existing rules associated with the asset. This can include depreciation areas, valuation methods, etc.
  
  
  
  Remove or Modify