How To Fix /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES371 - Cannot delete; financial plan &1 is also assigned to another user

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES -

• Message number: 371

• Message text: Cannot delete; financial plan &1 is also assigned to another user

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES371 - Cannot delete; financial plan &1 is also assigned to another user ?

  The SAP error message /CPD/PFP_MESSAGES371 indicates that a financial plan (identified by &1) cannot be deleted because it is currently assigned to another user. This typically occurs in the context of financial planning and budgeting within SAP, where multiple users may have access to the same financial plans.
  Cause:
  
  User Assignment: The financial plan is assigned to another user, which prevents deletion to maintain data integrity and prevent loss of important information.
  Locking Mechanism: SAP has a locking mechanism to ensure that data is not modified or deleted while it is being used by another user.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the financial plan may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check User Assignments: Verify which users are currently assigned to the financial plan. You may need to consult with your SAP administrator or use transaction codes like SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant tables (e.g., CPD_PFP).
  Reassign or Remove Users: If possible, reassign the financial plan to another user or remove the assignment of the user who is currently using it.
  Wait for Release: If the financial plan is locked because another user is currently working on it, you may need to wait until that user has finished their work and released the lock.
  Check Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the financial plan. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like CPD_PFP to manage financial plans and check their status.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation for financial planning and budgeting to understand the implications of deleting financial plans.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the financial plan if it is appropriate to do so.