How To Fix FAGL_LEDGER_CUST098 - Deletion of document type &1 not permitted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FAGL_LEDGER_CUST - New General Ledger: Customizing

• Message number: 098

• Message text: Deletion of document type &1 not permitted

What causes this issue?

Document type &V1& may not be deleted.
The document type is still in use in a planner profile.

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

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST098 - Deletion of document type &1 not permitted ?

  The SAP error message FAGL_LEDGER_CUST098, which states "Deletion of document type &1 not permitted," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting when there is an attempt to delete a document type that is not allowed to be deleted due to various constraints or settings in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Document Type Restrictions: Certain document types in SAP are configured to be non-deletable due to business rules or system settings. This is often the case for document types that are critical for financial reporting or compliance.
  Configuration Settings: The configuration settings in the Financial Accounting (FI) module may restrict the deletion of specific document types.
  Data Integrity: Deleting certain document types may compromise data integrity or lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the document type in question, such as open items, posted transactions, or linked documents that prevent deletion.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Configuration: Review the configuration settings for the document type in question. This can be done in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (IMG) under Financial Accounting (FI) > General Ledger Accounting > Document Types. Ensure that the document type is set up correctly and that deletion is permitted if necessary.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources to understand the implications of deleting the specific document type and whether it is advisable to do so.
  Use Alternative Methods: If deletion is not permitted, consider alternative methods such as reversing the transactions associated with the document type instead of deleting it.
  Contact SAP Support: If you believe that the deletion should be allowed based on your business processes, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance or to discuss potential configuration changes.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes such as OBA7 (for document type configuration) or FB08 (to reverse documents) to manage document types and transactions.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform actions related to document types and financial transactions.
  Testing: Always test changes in a development or quality assurance environment before applying them to the production system to avoid unintended consequences.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FAGL_LEDGER_CUST098 error and understand the implications of document type deletion in your SAP system.