How To Fix AFWCH_FL034 - Dependent data exists - display only

AFWCH_FL034 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AFWCH_FL - AFWCH: Filter Messages

• Message number: 034

• Message text: Dependent data exists - display only

What causes this issue?

There is data that is dependent on this filter. Changing the filter
objects is not allowed.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AFWCH_FL034 - Details

• The SAP error message AFWCH_FL034 with the description "Dependent data exists - display only" typically occurs in the context of working with financial documents or master data in SAP. This message indicates that the data you are trying to modify or delete has dependent data associated with it, which prevents changes from being made.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Data Exists: The primary cause of this error is that there are related records or dependencies that are linked to the data you are trying to change. For example, if you are trying to delete or modify a financial document, there may be postings, transactions, or other records that reference it.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that related data remains consistent. If there are dependencies, the system restricts changes to prevent data inconsistencies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Dependent Data: Identify the dependent data that is causing the restriction. You can do this by checking related transactions,