How To Fix FCO_COPA117 - CO-PA characteristic &1 exists in table ACDOCA. Deleting impossible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCO_COPA - SFIN message class for CO-PA relevant issues

• Message number: 117

• Message text: CO-PA characteristic &1 exists in table ACDOCA. Deleting impossible.

What causes this issue?

CO-PA characteristic &V1& is present in table ACDOCA. Deleting CO-PA
characteristic &V1& is not possible.

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?

Before you can completely delete CO-PA characteristic &V1& from the
system, you need to remove field &V2& from table ACDOCA (from included
structures or included appends).
Be sure to remove field &V2& <ZH>only</> after the CO-PA characteristic
&V1& has been removed from all operating concerns.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCO_COPA117 - CO-PA characteristic &1 exists in table ACDOCA. Deleting impossible. ?

  The SAP error message FCO_COPA117 indicates that a CO-PA (Controlling-Profitability Analysis) characteristic exists in the ACDOCA table, which is the Universal Journal table in SAP S/4HANA. This error typically arises when there is an attempt to delete a CO-PA characteristic that is still being used in the ACDOCA table, making the deletion impossible.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Data: The characteristic you are trying to delete is still referenced in the ACDOCA table, which means there are existing records that utilize this characteristic.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings or dependencies that prevent the deletion of the characteristic.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces data consistency, and if a characteristic is in use, it cannot be removed to avoid data integrity issues.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the characteristic, check if it is being used in any existing records in the ACDOCA table. You can do this by running a query on the ACDOCA table to see if there are any entries that reference the characteristic.
  SELECT * FROM ACDOCA WHERE <characteristic_column> = '<characteristic_value>';
  
  
  Data Cleanup: If the characteristic is in use, you may need to either:
  
  Remove or archive the data that references this characteristic.
  Change the configuration or business processes to stop using this characteristic.
  
  
  
  Adjust Configuration: If the characteristic is no longer needed, ensure that all related configurations (like reports, planning, etc.) are updated to remove references to this characteristic.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or notes related to CO-PA characteristics and ACDOCA to understand any specific requirements or steps needed for deletion.
  
  
  Use Transaction Code: If you are using the SAP GUI, you can use transaction code KE4S (for CO-PA) to manage characteristics and check their status.
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  ACDOCA Table: This table is part of the Universal Journal in SAP S/4HANA and contains all financial and controlling data.
  CO-PA Characteristics: These are attributes used in profitability analysis to segment data for reporting and analysis.
  Data Consistency: SAP systems enforce strict data consistency rules to ensure that data integrity is maintained across modules.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.