How To Fix FBICRC_COHIER013 - Cannot delete groups or sets

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FBICRC_COHIER - Messages for Company Hierarchy

• Message number: 013

• Message text: Cannot delete groups or sets

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a group or set. However, this is not possible because
the group or set is in use by another user or you are not authorized to
delete them.

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 FBICRC_COHIER013 - Cannot delete groups or sets ?

  The SAP error message FBICRC_COHIER013 indicates that there is an attempt to delete groups or sets in the context of the SAP Financial Accounting (FI) module, specifically related to the Cash Management or the Bank Accounting components. This error typically arises when there are dependencies or constraints preventing the deletion of the specified groups or sets.
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The group or set you are trying to delete may be linked to other objects or transactions in the system. For example, if there are transactions, postings, or configurations that reference the group or set, the system will not allow deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the group or set.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the system may prevent the deletion of groups or sets to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Review the group or set for any dependencies. You can do this by checking if there are any transactions, postings, or configurations that reference the group or set.
  Use transaction codes like FBICRC or FBL1N to analyze related transactions.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: 
  
  If you find any dependencies, you may need to remove or adjust them before attempting to delete the group or set again.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: 
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the group or set has the necessary authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team to verify and adjust user roles if necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidelines on managing groups and sets in your version of SAP.
  
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: 
  
  If the issue persists and you cannot identify the cause, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide insights based on the specific configuration and version of your SAP system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as FBICRC (for Cash Management) and FBL1N (for vendor line items) to help in troubleshooting.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional context or solutions.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide more context about the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.