How To Fix FCC1198 - Cannot delete purpose &1

FCC1198 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCC1 - Messages in Financial Closing Cockpit

• Message number: 198

• Message text: Cannot delete purpose &1

What causes this issue?

Purpose &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 FCC1198 - Cannot delete purpose &1 ?

  The SAP error message FCC1198, which states "Cannot delete purpose &1," typically occurs in the context of managing purposes in the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module or related areas. This error indicates that the system is unable to delete a specific purpose due to certain constraints or dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The purpose you are trying to delete may be linked to other objects or transactions in the system. For example, it could be associated with existing documents, contracts, or other data that rely on that purpose.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the purpose.
  System Configuration: The purpose may be part of a configuration that is not allowed to be deleted due to business rules or settings in the system.
  Data Integrity Constraints: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain purposes to maintain data consistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if