How To Fix FIN_CFIN_PCA002 - Cannot delete because other fields in cfin_source_set table are not empty

FIN_CFIN_PCA002 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_CFIN_PCA - Central Finance PCA Message Class

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Cannot delete because other fields in cfin_source_set table are not empty

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_CFIN_PCA002 - Cannot delete because other fields in cfin_source_set table are not empty ?

  The SAP error message FIN_CFIN_PCA002 indicates that there is an attempt to delete an entry in the cfin_source_set table, but the deletion cannot proceed because other fields in that table are not empty. This typically occurs in the context of Central Finance (CFIN) when trying to manage source data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Integrity: The error is primarily due to data integrity constraints. The cfin_source_set table is designed to maintain certain relationships and dependencies. If there are other fields that contain data, the system prevents deletion to ensure that no orphaned records or inconsistencies are created.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the data you are trying to delete. For example, if there are linked records or if the data is being referenced elsewhere in the system, the deletion will be blocked.
  Incomplete Data: The presence of incomplete or partially filled data in the table can also trigger this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the