How To Fix FIEU_MMSAFT012 - Deletion of records not possible for date from &1 to &2

FIEU_MMSAFT012 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIEU_MMSAFT -

• Message number: 012

• Message text: Deletion of records not possible for date from &1 to &2

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIEU_MMSAFT012 - Deletion of records not possible for date from &1 to &2 ?

  The SAP error message FIEU_MMSAFT012 indicates that the deletion of records is not possible for a specified date range (from &1 to &2). This error typically occurs in the context of financial or material management processes, where certain records are protected from deletion due to various reasons.
  Causes:
  
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The records you are trying to delete may be linked to other transactions or documents that maintain data integrity. For example, if there are open purchase orders, invoices, or other financial documents associated with the records, deletion will be restricted.
  
  
  Posting Periods: The specified date range may fall within a closed posting period. In SAP, once a posting period is closed, you cannot delete or modify records related to that period.
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may prevent the deletion of records for specific reasons, such as compliance or audit requirements.
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the records