How To Fix FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING207 - You cannot delete plan data for a category of type '&1'

FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING207 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING - Messages for Package FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING

• Message number: 207

• Message text: You cannot delete plan data for a category of type '&1'

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete plan data belonging to category &V2&. Only plan data
for categories having application type 'Periodic Planning and
Consolidation' can be deleted. Category &V2& has application type '&V1&
'.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING207 - You cannot delete plan data for a category of type '&1' ?

  The SAP error message FINS_ACDOC_PLANNING207 indicates that you are attempting to delete planning data for a specific category of type &1, which is not allowed. This error typically arises in the context of financial planning and controlling (FICO) modules, particularly when dealing with planning data in the Universal Journal (ACDOCA).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type Restrictions: The error suggests that the category you are trying to delete is not permitted for deletion. This could be due to system settings or configurations that restrict the deletion of certain types of planning data.
  Data Locking: The planning data might be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete planning data for the specified category.
  Data Integrity: The system may have integrity constraints that prevent the deletion of certain planning data to maintain consistency in financial reporting.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Category Type: Verify the category type you are trying to delete.