How To Fix FCLM_CPL008 - Cannot delete cash pool &1. Unassign its header account and subaccounts.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_CPL - Cash Pooling

• Message number: 008

• Message text: Cannot delete cash pool &1. Unassign its header account and subaccounts.

What causes this issue?

You must unassign the header account and all the subaccounts for this
cash pool before you delete this cash pool.

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?

To do so, go to the <LS>Manage Bank Accounts</> app and unassign the
relevant bank accounts from the cash pool.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_CPL008 - Cannot delete cash pool &1. Unassign its header account and subaccounts. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_CPL008 indicates that you are trying to delete a cash pool, but the system has detected that there are still assigned header accounts or subaccounts associated with that cash pool. This is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of cash pools that are still in use, which could lead to data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The cash pool you are trying to delete has one or more header accounts or subaccounts assigned to it.
  The system requires that all accounts associated with the cash pool be unassigned before the cash pool itself can be deleted.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Header Account and Subaccounts:
  
  Go to the cash pool configuration in SAP and check which header account and subaccounts are assigned to the cash pool you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Unassign the Accounts:
  
  Navigate to the cash pool management section in SAP.
  Locate the cash pool and unassign the header account and any subaccounts associated with it. This may involve editing the cash pool configuration and removing the accounts.
  
  
  
  Delete the Cash Pool:
  
  Once all accounts have been unassigned, you can proceed to delete the cash pool without encountering the error.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might prevent the deletion of the cash pool.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use specific transaction codes related to cash pool management, such as FCLM_CASHPOOL or FCLM_CASHPOOL_MAINTAIN, depending on your SAP version.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed steps on managing cash pools and accounts.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cash pool configurations.
  
  If you continue to experience issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP community for further assistance.