How To Fix FI872 - You cannot delete criteria category &

FI872 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 872

• Message text: You cannot delete criteria category &

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete the criterion category specified because there are
still entries for the commitment items and/or
still criteria and/or
still criterion catgeory groups
for this criterion category.

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?

First cancel these assignments for the corresponding areas.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI872 - Details

• The SAP error message FI872 ("You cannot delete criteria category &") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a criteria category that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial reporting, cost center accounting, or other areas where criteria categories are defined.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The criteria category you are trying to delete is linked to existing reports, configurations, or transactions.
  Active Usage: The criteria category is currently being used in some active processes or configurations, making it impossible to delete.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the criteria category.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the criteria category is being referenced in any tables or configurations.
  Look for any reports, layouts, or other objects that might be using the criteria category.
  
  
  
  Remove Usage:
  
  If you find that the criteria