How To Fix FC190 - Deletion of reason & not allowed (usage in print program)

FC190 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 190

• Message text: Deletion of reason & not allowed (usage in print program)

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC190 - Deletion of reason & not allowed (usage in print program) ?

  The SAP error message FC190, which states "Deletion of reason & not allowed (usage in print program)," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a reason code that is still being used in a print program or other related processes within the SAP system. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with master data or configuration settings that are linked to various processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The reason code you are trying to delete is currently being referenced in a print program or other configurations, which prevents its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no active references are broken, which could lead to inconsistencies in reporting or processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Identify where the reason code is being used. You can do this by checking the print programs or any other configurations that might reference the reason code.
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