How To Fix FI_E011 - Cannot delete customization update profile & because FM actuals exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FI_E - Message Class for FM English Developers

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Cannot delete customization update profile & because FM actuals exist

What causes this issue?

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the error log.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FI_E011 - Cannot delete customization update profile & because FM actuals exist ?

  The SAP error message FI_E011 indicates that you are trying to delete a customization update profile, but the system has found that there are actual financial management (FM) documents or records associated with that profile. This is a safeguard to prevent the deletion of profiles that are still in use, which could lead to data integrity issues.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  There are actual postings or transactions linked to the customization update profile you are trying to delete.
  The system requires that all related actuals be cleared or archived before allowing the deletion of the profile.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Related Actuals:
  
  Use transaction codes such as FMAVCR01 (for checking actual commitments) or FMAVCR02 (for checking actuals) to identify any existing actuals that are linked to the update profile.
  
  
  
  Clear or Archive Actuals:
  
  If you find actuals that are linked to the profile, you will need to either:
  
  Reverse or delete those actual postings if they are no longer needed.
  Archive the actuals if they need to be retained for historical purposes but do not need to be active.
  
  
  
  
  
  Check Customizing Settings:
  
  Ensure that the customizing settings are correct and that you are not inadvertently trying to delete a profile that is still in use.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or consult with your SAP Basis or FI/CO consultant for specific steps related to your version of SAP and the configuration of your system.
  
  
  
  Retry Deletion:
  
  Once you have cleared or archived the actuals, attempt to delete the customization update profile again.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for managing FM documents, such as:
  
  FMAVCR01: Display Actual Commitment
  FMAVCR02: Display Actuals
  FMX1: Create FM Document
  FMX2: Change FM Document
  FMX3: Display FM Document
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may provide additional guidance or patches related to this error.
  
  
  User Roles and Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete customization profiles and manage FM documents.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the customization update profile. If issues persist, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.