How To Fix FI771 - Fund & cannot be deleted because objects exist

FI771 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 771

• Message text: Fund & cannot be deleted because objects exist

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FI771 - Details

• The SAP error message FI771 indicates that a fund cannot be deleted because there are existing objects associated with it. This typically occurs in the context of Public Sector Management (PSM) or Funds Management (FM) within SAP, where funds are used to manage budgets and expenditures.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a fund that is still linked to various objects, such as:
  
  Commitments
  Actual postings
  Budget allocations
  Other financial documents
  
  These associations prevent the fund from being deleted to maintain data integrity and ensure that financial records remain accurate.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to identify and remove or adjust the objects associated with the fund before attempting to delete it again. Here are the steps you can take:
  
  
  Identify Linked Objects:
  
  Use transaction codes like FMAVCR01 (for commitment items) or FMAVCR02 (for actual postings) to check for any existing commitments or postings related to the fund.
  You can also use S_ALR_87013558 (for budget reports) to