How To Fix FC431 - Text entries could not be deleted; see long text

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FC - FI configuration error messages

• Message number: 431

• Message text: Text entries could not be deleted; see long text

What causes this issue?

Correction request &V1& contains entries for G/L account texts in chart
of accounts &V2&.

System Response

These entries cannot be automatically deleted by the system.

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries
( 'R3TR', 'TEXT', 'SKA1,...&V2&,*,*' )
manually from correction &V1& (transaction SE01).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FC431 - Text entries could not be deleted; see long text ?

  The SAP error message FC431, which states "Text entries could not be deleted; see long text," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete text entries in a financial document or master data, but the system prevents the deletion due to certain conditions or constraints.
  Causes:
  
  Text Entries in Use: The text entries you are trying to delete may be in use or linked to other documents, preventing their deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete text entries.
  System Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of text entries.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of text entries if they are required for reporting or auditing purposes.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Verify if the text entries are linked to other documents or processes. If they are, you may need to delete or modify those dependencies first.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user has the appropriate authorizations to delete text entries. This may involve checking roles and permissions in the user profile.
  Consult Long Text: The error message suggests checking the long text for more details. This can provide specific information about why the deletion is not allowed.
  System Configuration: If the issue persists, consult with your SAP Basis or configuration team to review the system settings that may be preventing the deletion.
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE37 (Function Builder) to analyze the underlying data structures and functions related to text entries.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common problems.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to text management in financial documents to understand the rules and constraints around text entries.
  Support: If the issue cannot be resolved internally, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FC431 error and implement a solution.