How To Fix F6137 - Deleting variant &1 in FM area &2 fiscal year &3 not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F6 - Funds Management Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 137

• Message text: Deleting variant &1 in FM area &2 fiscal year &3 not allowed

What causes this issue?

Commitment items still exist in the FM area/fiscal year/variant.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F6137 - Deleting variant &1 in FM area &2 fiscal year &3 not allowed ?

  The SAP error message F6137, which states "Deleting variant &1 in FM area &2 fiscal year &3 not allowed," typically occurs in the context of Financial Management (FM) when you attempt to delete a variant that is either in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  In Use: The variant you are trying to delete is currently being used in some configuration or transaction.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies related to the variant in the specified fiscal year or financial management area that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the variant.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Usage: Verify if the variant is currently in use. You can do this by checking the configurations or transactions that reference the variant.
  Remove Dependencies: If the variant has dependencies, you will need to remove or modify those dependencies before attempting to delete the variant.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the variant. If not, contact your SAP administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the variant you are trying to delete.
  Alternative Actions: If deletion is not possible, consider whether you can modify the variant instead of deleting it.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like FMAVC (for budget control) or FMX1 (for managing variants) to investigate further.
  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 for assistance, providing them with the error message details and the context in which it occurs.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.