How To Fix FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE013 - Cannot delete this node; only copied nodes can be deleted

FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE013 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE - Maintenance of GCD Versions

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot delete this node; only copied nodes can be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE013 - Cannot delete this node; only copied nodes can be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_GCD_MAINTENANCE013 indicates that you are trying to delete a node in the General Ledger (G/L) account hierarchy that cannot be deleted because it is not a copied node. This typically occurs in the context of managing G/L account groups or hierarchies in the SAP system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Node Type: The node you are trying to delete is likely a "real" node that was created directly in the system rather than a "copied" node. In SAP, only nodes that have been created by copying an existing node can be deleted.
  Hierarchy Structure: The node may be part of a hierarchy that has restrictions on deletion due to its structure or relationships with other nodes.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain nodes, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Node Type: Verify if the node you are trying to delete is indeed a copied node. If it is