How To Fix FCC1196 - Cannot delete significance &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 196

• Message text: Cannot delete significance &1

What causes this issue?

Significance &v1& is already used in template &v2&

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCC1196 - Cannot delete significance &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCC1196, which states "Cannot delete significance &1," typically occurs in the context of the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module, particularly when dealing with the management of significance (or significance types) in the context of credit management or collections.
  Cause:
  The error message FCC1196 is usually triggered when you attempt to delete a significance that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The significance is assigned to existing documents or transactions.
  There are active processes or configurations that reference the significance.
  The significance is part of a configuration that is currently being utilized.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the significance you are trying to delete is being used in any active transactions or configurations. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., credit management).
  Checking for any documents or records that reference the significance.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the significance is in use, you will need to remove or reassign it from those documents or configurations before attempting to delete it again.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBPM1 (for managing significance) to view and manage significance settings.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing significances in your version of SAP.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide more tailored assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing significances, such as OBPM1, OBPM2, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message, as they may provide additional insights or patches that could resolve the issue.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that may provide context for the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the FCC1196 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.