How To Fix AJ739 - Values for operand &1 must not be deleted

AJ739 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 739

• Message text: Values for operand &1 must not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the values for operand &v1&. However, the
<DS:DE.HISTSTEU>historical maintenance control</>
in the operand definition does not allow you to do this.

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?

Use transaction EA51 to change the historical maintenance control
in the operand.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ739 - Values for operand &1 must not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message AJ739, which states "Values for operand &1 must not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when you are trying to delete or modify certain values that are not allowed to be removed or changed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity: The error is often triggered because the values you are trying to delete are essential for maintaining data integrity within the system. These values may be linked to other transactions or reports.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent the deletion of specific values to ensure that historical data remains intact.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify certain data, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the values, check if they are linked to other objects or transactions. If they are, you may need to remove those dependencies first.
  Review Configuration: