How To Fix /ACCGO/CAK_PFM055 - Active pricing method cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /ACCGO/CAK_PFM -

• Message number: 055

• Message text: Active pricing method cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /ACCGO/CAK_PFM055 - Active pricing method cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /ACCGO/CAK_PFM055 Active pricing method cannot be deleted typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) and is related to the management of pricing methods in the system. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a pricing method that is currently active or in use, which is not allowed.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The pricing method you are attempting to delete is currently assigned to one or more objects (e.g., cost centers, internal orders, etc.) or is being used in ongoing transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations or processes that prevent the deletion of the pricing method.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Assignments: 
  
  Review where the pricing method is currently being used. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., CO-PA, CO-OM).
  Use transaction codes like OKB9 (for cost center accounting) or KOB1 (for internal orders) to see if the pricing method is assigned.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Pricing Method:
  
  If the pricing method is active, you may need to deactivate it first before attempting to delete it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings where the pricing method is defined.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies or links to other objects that would prevent deletion. This may involve reassigning or removing the pricing method from those objects.
  
  
  
  Check Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the pricing method. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP and the context in which you are working.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a critical issue affecting business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing pricing methods and cost objects in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional guidance or patches that may address the issue.
  Configuration Guides: Review configuration guides for the specific module you are working with to understand how pricing methods are managed.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.