How To Fix BP456 - Deleting entry FM area &1, Version &2, Year &3 is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 456

• Message text: Deleting entry FM area &1, Version &2, Year &3 is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You are not permitted to delete entries in the following situations:
You want to delete an entry for budget version 0.
You want to delete an entry for a budget version not equal to zero, for
which budget consistency tolerances are maintained.

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?

If you want to deactivate the budget consistency for budget versions
not equal to zero, you must make sure that no budget tolerances are
maintained for these versions in the Customizing for european monetary
union: euro.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP456 - Deleting entry FM area &1, Version &2, Year &3 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BP456 indicates that there is an issue with deleting a specific entry related to a Financial Management (FM) area in the system. The message typically arises when a user attempts to delete a budget entry or a related financial document that is not allowed due to certain constraints or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The entry you are trying to delete may be linked to other financial documents or transactions, and SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of such entries.
  Versioning: The version specified in the error message may be locked or not allowed for deletion. In SAP, different versions can be used for planning and budgeting, and certain versions may have restrictions.
  Year-End Closing: If the fiscal year has been closed, entries from that year may not be deletable to maintain historical data integrity.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete entries in the specified FM area.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review any dependencies or linked documents associated with the entry you are trying to delete. Ensure that there are no active transactions that rely on this entry.
  Version Settings: Verify the settings for the version you are trying to delete. If the version is locked or has restrictions, you may need to unlock it or use a different version.
  Fiscal Year Status: Check if the fiscal year is closed. If it is, you may need to open the year for adjustments or consult with your finance team about how to proceed.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete entries in the FM area. If not, contact your system administrator to obtain the required authorizations.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's internal guidelines for handling budget entries and deletions in the FM module.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FMBB (Budgeting) or FMAVC (Availability Control) to manage budget entries.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal IT support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.