How To Fix FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE313 - Order &1 is used by controlling document &2

FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE313 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE - Central Finance Message Class

• Message number: 313

• Message text: Order &1 is used by controlling document &2

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FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE313 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_CFIN_CO_MESSAGE313 indicates that a controlling order (or cost object) is currently being used by a controlling document, which prevents certain operations from being performed on that order. This error typically arises in the context of financial and controlling processes within SAP, particularly when dealing with cost center accounting, internal orders, or similar objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs when:
  
  An attempt is made to change or delete an internal order or cost object that is currently referenced in a controlling document (e.g., a journal entry, allocation, or settlement).
  The order is locked due to ongoing processes or transactions that are still referencing it.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify the Controlling Document: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KOB1 (for displaying line items for internal orders) or KSB1 (for cost centers) to find out which controlling document is using the order.
  Check the document number mentioned in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review the