How To Fix FI071 - Error when deleting master data

FI071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Error when deleting master data

What causes this issue?

An error occurred when deleting the entries in a master data table or
deleting the classification data lead to a termination (classification
data blocked by another user ...).

System Response

The master data was not deleted and all changes made up until then were
canceled.

How to fix this error?

Run the program again. If the error occurs again, inform your systems
administrator.

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FI071 - Details

• The SAP error message FI071 typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete master data (such as vendor or customer records) that is still being referenced in the system. This error is common in the Financial Accounting (FI) module and can arise due to various reasons. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Open Transactions: The master data you are trying to delete may have open transactions associated with it, such as invoices, payments, or other financial documents.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the master data in other modules (e.g., Sales and Distribution, Materials Management) that prevent deletion.
  Data Locking: The data might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (for vendors) or FBL5N (for customers) to check for any open items or transactions