How To Fix FC037 - Default entry for correspondence type & may not be deleted

FC037 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 037

• Message text: Default entry for correspondence type & may not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete the default entry (that is, company code = ' ')
for correspondence type &V1&. The correspondence types SAP01, SAP02 and
SAP07 are, however, used by SAP programs. Therefore the standard
entries for these correspondence types may not be deleted.

System Response

The system does not delete these entries.

How to fix this error?

Do not delete the default entries for the above correspondence types on
any account.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC037 - Default entry for correspondence type & may not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FC037, which states "Default entry for correspondence type & may not be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a default entry for a correspondence type in the SAP system. This error is related to the configuration of correspondence types in the Financial Accounting (FI) module, particularly in the context of managing customer or vendor communications.
  
  Cause:
  
  Default Entry: The entry you are trying to delete is marked as a default entry for a specific correspondence type. Default entries are essential for the system's operation and cannot be removed.
  Configuration Settings: The system is designed to prevent the deletion of default entries to maintain data integrity and ensure that there is always a valid correspondence type available for processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Default Status: Verify if the entry you are trying to delete is indeed marked as a default entry. You can do this by navigating to the configuration settings for