How To Fix FC325 - Company cde & is part of Asset Accounting and cannot therefore be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 325

• Message text: Company cde & is part of Asset Accounting and cannot therefore be deleted

What causes this issue?

You want to delete company code &V1&. In Asset Accounting this is not
possible.

System Response

The company code cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

If you really want to delete company code &V1&, you must first delete
its allocation to Asset Accounting.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC325 - Company cde & is part of Asset Accounting and cannot therefore be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FC325 indicates that a company code is part of Asset Accounting (AA) and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a company code that has been configured to manage assets, and there are existing asset records associated with that company code.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Asset Records: The primary reason for this error is that there are active asset records in the Asset Accounting module that are linked to the company code you are trying to delete.
  Configuration Dependencies: The company code may have been configured with various settings in Asset Accounting, making it integral to the financial structure of the organization.
  Open Transactions: There may be open transactions or postings related to the company code that prevent its deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Assets:
  
  Use transaction code AS03 (Display Asset) to check if there are any existing assets in the company code.
  If there are assets, you will need to either retire or transfer them before you can delete the company code.
  
  
  
  Retire or Transfer Assets:
  
  If you need to retire assets, you can use transaction code ABAV (Unplanned Depreciation) or ABAA (Transfer within Company Code) to handle the assets appropriately.
  Ensure that all assets are either disposed of or transferred to another company code.
  
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Review any open transactions related to the company code. This includes checking for any pending postings in Financial Accounting (FI) or Asset Accounting (AA).
  Clear any open items or transactions that may be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Delete Configuration:
  
  If the company code is no longer needed, ensure that all configurations related to Asset Accounting for that company code are removed.
  This can be done through transaction code SPRO (Customizing) and navigating to the relevant settings in Asset Accounting.
  
  
  
  Delete the Company Code:
  
  Once all assets are retired or transferred, and there are no open transactions, you can proceed to delete the company code using transaction code OX02 (Edit Company Code).
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset
  ABAV: Unplanned Depreciation
  ABAA: Transfer within Company Code
  SPRO: Customizing
  OX02: Edit Company Code
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for detailed procedures on managing assets and company codes.
  
  
  Consultation: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting a company code or handling assets, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP administrator or a financial consultant familiar with SAP Asset Accounting.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FC325 error and successfully delete the company code if it is no longer needed.