How To Fix FCOM_MASTERDATA015 - Cannot delete groups or sets

FCOM_MASTERDATA015 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCOM_MASTERDATA - Message class CO Master Data renovation

• Message number: 015

• Message text: Cannot delete groups or sets

What causes this issue?

You want to delete a group or set. However, this is not possible because
the group or set is in use by another user or you are not authorized to
delete them.

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 FCOM_MASTERDATA015 - Cannot delete groups or sets ?

  The SAP error message FCOM_MASTERDATA015 ("Cannot delete groups or sets") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a group or set in the Financial Accounting (FI) or Controlling (CO) module, but the system prevents the action due to certain constraints. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The group or set you are trying to delete may have dependencies or references in other areas of the system, such as transactions, reports, or other master data.
  Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the group or set.
  Data Integrity: The system may be enforcing data integrity rules that prevent the deletion of certain master data elements that are still in use.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of groups or sets.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete a group or set, check if there are any existing dependencies. You can