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


FC431 - Overview

  • 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

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  • 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

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