How To Fix FI650 - Deletion not possible as plan values exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 650

• Message text: Deletion not possible as plan values exist

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a funds center for which plan values exist.

System Response

The system rejects the deletion.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI650 - Deletion not possible as plan values exist ?

  The SAP error message FI650 ("Deletion not possible as plan values exist") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a financial document or a master record (like a cost center, internal order, etc.) that has associated planned values in the system. This is a safeguard to prevent the loss of important financial data that could affect reporting and analysis.
  Cause:
  
  Existing Plan Values: The primary reason for this error is that the object you are trying to delete has planned values associated with it. This could be in the form of budget allocations, planned costs, or other financial forecasts.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity by preventing the deletion of records that are still referenced in other financial calculations or reports.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Plan Values:
  
  Use transaction codes like KP06 (Change Plan Data) or KP07 (Delete Plan Data) to check if there are any planned values associated with the object you are trying to delete.
  You can also use S_ALR_87013611 (Plan/Actual Comparison) to see if there are any planned values.
  
  
  
  Delete or Adjust Plan Values:
  
  If you find planned values that are no longer needed, you can delete them using the appropriate transaction (e.g., KP07).
  If you need to keep the planned values but still want to delete the object, consider adjusting the plan values to zero or modifying them as necessary.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting planned values, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that you are not affecting any critical financial reporting or planning processes.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If deletion is not possible due to business rules or data integrity concerns, consider marking the object as inactive or using other methods to prevent its use without deleting it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KP06: Change Plan Data
  KP07: Delete Plan Data
  S_ALR_87013611: Plan/Actual Comparison
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files related to financial planning and controlling for more detailed guidance on managing planned values.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify planning data in SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the FI650 error and manage your financial records effectively.