How To Fix FIN_FO_CORR003 - Variant &1 of correspondence type &2 is still used in &4 (&3).

FIN_FO_CORR003 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FIN_FO_CORR - Messages for Problems with Correspondence Configuration

• Message number: 003

• Message text: Variant &1 of correspondence type &2 is still used in &4 (&3).

What causes this issue?

Parameters variant '&V1&' of correspondence type '&V2&' cannot be
deleted, because it is still used in the Self-Service Configuration UI
(SSC UI) '&V4&' (ID &V3&).

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?

Open the SSC UI '&V4&' and delete all entries with parameters variant '
&V1&' and correspondence type '&V2&'.
You can access the SSC UI '&V4&' through the SAP Fiori app 'Manage Your
Solution'.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FIN_FO_CORR003 - Variant &1 of correspondence type &2 is still used in &4 (&3). ?

  The SAP error message FIN_FO_CORR003 indicates that a specific variant of a correspondence type is still in use in a particular context, which prevents you from making changes or deletions to that variant. Here’s a breakdown of the components of the error message:
  
  Variant &1: This refers to the specific variant that is causing the issue.
  Correspondence type &2: This indicates the type of correspondence that the variant is associated with.
  &3: This typically refers to the object or context where the variant is still being used.
  &4: This usually indicates the specific instance or document that is using the variant.
  
  Cause
  The error occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a correspondence variant that is still actively being referenced in the system. This could happen if:
  
  The variant is linked to open documents or transactions.
  The variant is part of a configuration that is currently in use.
  There are dependencies or relationships with other objects that prevent