Message type: E = Error
Message class: FH - General ledger module messages
Message number: 212
Message text: Cost element cannot be deleted because transaction data exists
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FH212
- Cost element cannot be deleted because transaction data exists ?The SAP error message FH212 indicates that a cost element cannot be deleted because there is existing transaction data associated with it. This is a common issue in SAP when trying to manage cost elements in the Controlling (CO) module.
Cause: The primary cause of this error is that the cost element you are trying to delete has been used in financial transactions. This could include postings in various modules such as Financial Accounting (FI), Controlling (CO), or other related areas. Since the cost element is linked to actual financial data, SAP prevents its deletion to maintain data integrity.
Solution: To resolve this issue, you can consider the following approaches: Check for Transaction Data: Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or CJI3 (Project: Actual Line Items) to check if there are any postings against the cost element. If you find transaction data, you will need to determine if it can be reversed or
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