How To Fix AC596 - Variant &1 cannot be deleted since it is assigned to co.code &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 596

• Message text: Variant &1 cannot be deleted since it is assigned to co.code &2

What causes this issue?

Variant &V1& cannot be deleted, since it is used in company code &V2&.

System Response

The variant is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete variant &V1&, you have to delete its assignment
to a company code first.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC596 - Variant &1 cannot be deleted since it is assigned to co.code &2 ?

  The SAP error message AC596 indicates that a specific variant (identified by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently assigned to a company code (identified by &2). This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to delete a variant that is still in use.
  Cause:
  
  Active Assignment: The variant you are trying to delete is actively assigned to one or more company codes. This means that the variant is being used in configurations or transactions related to that company code.
  Dependencies: The variant may have dependencies or links to other configurations, reports, or processes that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments:
  
  Go to the configuration settings in SAP and check where the variant is assigned. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., OAOA for Asset Accounting) and reviewing the assignments for the variant.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignments:
  
  If you find that the variant is assigned to a company code, you will need to remove that assignment before you can delete the variant. This may involve:
  
  Navigating to the configuration settings for the variant.
  Deleting or changing the assignment of the variant to the company code.
  
  
  
  
  
  Delete the Variant:
  
  Once the variant is no longer assigned to any company code, you can proceed to delete it. Use the appropriate transaction (e.g., OAOA) to delete the variant.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the variant in other configurations or transactions. If there are, you may need to address those as well.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OAOA (for managing asset accounting variants) and OAYD (for managing depreciation areas).
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for detailed instructions on managing variants in Asset Accounting.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to variants and company code assignments.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.