How To Fix ACC_GL_ACCOUNT011 - The selected accounts could not be deleted

ACC_GL_ACCOUNT011 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ACC_GL_ACCOUNT - Messages for G/L accounts

• Message number: 011

• Message text: The selected accounts could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

Accounts for which postings have already been made <zh>cannot</> be
deleted.

System Response

The system <zh>cannot</> delete these accounts.

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.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT011 - The selected accounts could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message ACC_GL_ACCOUNT011 indicates that the selected General Ledger (G/L) accounts cannot be deleted. This typically occurs due to various reasons related to the configuration or usage of the G/L accounts in the system. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information:
  Causes:
  
  Account Usage: The G/L accounts may have been used in transactions (e.g., postings, invoices) and therefore cannot be deleted.
  Open Items: If there are open items associated with the G/L accounts, they cannot be deleted until those items are cleared.
  Account Type Restrictions: Certain types of accounts (e.g., balance sheet accounts) may have restrictions on deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the accounts.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may prevent the deletion of accounts that are part of certain financial structures or reporting requirements.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Open Items: Review the G/L accounts for any open items. If there are open items, they need