How To Fix FI882 - You cannot delete criterion category group &1

FI882 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI - TR-FM Funds Management

• Message number: 882

• Message text: You cannot delete criterion category group &1

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a criterion category group. However, criterion
category assignments still exist for this group which in turn have
criteria assigned to them.

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 delete these assignments.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FI882 - Details

• The SAP error message FI882, which states "You cannot delete criterion category group &1," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a criterion category group that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when working with financial accounting or controlling modules.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependencies: The criterion category group you are trying to delete is linked to other objects or transactions in the system. For example, it may be assigned to certain financial documents, reports, or configurations.
  Active Usage: The group may be actively used in various processes, such as reporting or data entry, which prevents its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the group, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the criterion category group is being referenced in other tables or configurations.
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