How To Fix FC036 - Correspondence type & may not be deleted

FC036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Correspondence type & may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have tried to delete the entry for correspondence type &V1&. The
correspondence types SAP01, SAP02 and SAP07, however, are used by SAP
programs. Therefore these correspondence types may not be deleted.

System Response

The system does not delete these entries.

How to fix this error?

Do not delete these entries on any account.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FC036 - Details

• The SAP error message FC036, which states "Correspondence type & may not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a correspondence type that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This error is common in the context of financial accounting and controlling modules, where correspondence types are used for various communication purposes, such as sending out invoices, reminders, or other financial documents.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The correspondence type you are trying to delete is currently being used in one or more documents or processes.
  Configuration Dependencies: There may be configuration settings or dependencies that prevent the deletion of the correspondence type.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the correspondence type.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the correspondence type, check if it is being used in any active documents or processes. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant transaction codes