How To Fix F6090 - Field selection string & may not be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 090

• Message text: Field selection string & may not be deleted.

What causes this issue?

The field selection string may not be deleted because it belongs to an
FM area.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6090 - Field selection string & may not be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message F6090, which states "Field selection string & may not be deleted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there is an attempt to delete a field selection string that is still in use or has dependencies.
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The field selection string you are trying to delete is currently assigned to one or more field selection groups or is being used in configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations, such as document types, that rely on the field selection string.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the field selection string.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Assignments: Before attempting to delete the field selection string, check if it is assigned to any field selection groups or other configurations. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP.
  Remove Dependencies: If the field selection string is in use, you will need to remove it from all assignments before you can delete it. This may involve changing the configuration settings where the string is used.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the field selection string. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to field selection strings and their management.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OBY6 (for field selection groups) or OBY0 (for field status variants) to manage field selection strings.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might provide additional insights or solutions related to this error message.
  Testing: After making changes, always test the configuration in a development or quality assurance environment before applying it to production.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.