How To Fix CMS_RBL010 - Product cannot be deleted; receivables are assigned this product

CMS_RBL010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CMS_RBL - Message Class for Receivable

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Product cannot be deleted; receivables are assigned this product

What causes this issue?

The product that you are trying to delete has existing receivables
assigned to it.

System Response

The system does not permit you to delete the product.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

CMS_RBL010 - Details

• The SAP error message CMS_RBL010 indicates that a product cannot be deleted because there are receivables assigned to it. This is a common issue in SAP systems when trying to delete a product that is still linked to financial transactions or records.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the product you are trying to delete has existing receivables associated with it. In SAP, products that have financial implications (like receivables) cannot be deleted to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial records remain accurate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Receivables: Check which receivables are linked to the product. You can do this by running reports or queries in the SAP system to find all transactions associated with the product.
  
  
  Clear Receivables: If possible, clear or settle the receivables associated with the product. This may involve:
  
  Writing off the receivables if they are no longer collectible.
  Transferring the receivables to