How To Fix AP130 - Budget category &2 in program type &1 could not be deleted

AP130 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AP - Investment program messages

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Budget category &2 in program type &1 could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

When you tried to delete budget category &V2& in program type &V1&, the
system found that it is already being used in planning or budgeting of
an investment program.
The entry cannot be deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AP130 - Budget category &2 in program type &1 could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message AP130 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a budget category in a specific program type. This error typically arises in the context of budget management within SAP, particularly in modules related to Public Sector Management (PSM) or Controlling (CO).
  
  Cause:
  The error message AP130 can occur due to several reasons:
  
  Budget Category Usage: The budget category you are trying to delete is still in use or has been assigned to transactions, commitments, or other budget-related activities.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the budget category.
  System Configuration: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion of certain budget categories, especially if they are linked to historical data or reports.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the deletion of budget categories that are critical for reporting or financial tracking.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AP130 error, you can take the following steps:
  
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