How To Fix BP458 - Deleting entry FM area &1, Version &2, Year &3 is not allowed

BP458 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: BP - Budgeting and planning

• Message number: 458

• 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 a budget version not equal to zero, for which the
budget consistency checks are deactivated.

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 delete an entry for a budget version not equal to zero,
you must make sure that the budget consistency checks for this version
are reactivated in the Customizing of <ZH>Funds Management</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message BP458 - Deleting entry FM area &1, Version &2, Year &3 is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message BP458 indicates that there is an attempt to delete a business partner (BP) entry for a specific financial management (FM) area, version, and year, but the system does not allow this action. This error typically arises in the context of financial management and budgeting within SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have constraints in place to prevent the deletion of entries that are linked to financial transactions or commitments. This is to ensure data integrity and prevent inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  Locked Entries: The entry you are trying to delete may be locked due to ongoing processes or approvals.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete entries in the specified FM area or version.
  Historical Data: The entry may be part of historical data that is protected from deletion to maintain audit trails.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review if there are any dependent transactions or documents linked