How To Fix FCO_AVC_CC009 - Cannot delete budget-carrying cost center &1.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_AVC_CC - Availability Control: Cost Centers

• Message number: 009

• Message text: Cannot delete budget-carrying cost center &1.

What causes this issue?

Cost center &V1& cannot be deleted because it is specified as the
budget-carrying cost center for cost center &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?

You can remove budget-carrying cost center &V1& from cost center &V2&.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC009 - Cannot delete budget-carrying cost center &1. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_AVC_CC009 indicates that there is an issue with attempting to delete a budget-carrying cost center in the system. This error typically arises when the cost center you are trying to delete is associated with a budget or has been used in transactions that prevent its deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Budget Assignment: The cost center has an active budget assigned to it, which prevents deletion.
  Transactions: There may be existing transactions (e.g., postings, allocations) that reference the cost center, making it non-deletable.
  Master Data Dependencies: The cost center might be linked to other master data objects that are still active or in use.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the cost center.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Budget Assignment:
  
  Review the budget assigned to the cost center. If there is an active budget, you may need to release or adjust it before attempting to delete the cost center.
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (Budget Overview) to check the budget status.
  
  
  
  Review Transactions:
  
  Check for any transactions that have been posted to the cost center. You can use transaction KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) to see if there are any postings.
  If there are postings, you may need to reverse or clear them before deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Master Data:
  
  Ensure that the cost center is not linked to any other active master data objects. This includes checking for dependencies in other modules (like projects, internal orders, etc.).
  
  
  
  Authorization Check:
  
  Verify that you have the necessary authorizations to delete cost centers. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  
  Use the Correct Transaction:
  
  Make sure you are using the correct transaction code for deletion. Typically, you would use KS02 to change the cost center and then set it to inactive instead of deleting it outright.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's SAP support team for specific guidelines on handling budget-carrying cost centers.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Cost Center Accounting (CCA): Understanding how cost centers work within the CCA module can provide insights into why certain actions are restricted.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  KSB1: Cost Centers: Actual Line Items
  S_ALR_87013611: Budget Overview
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.