How To Fix FINS_FI_SIF226 - Project &1 cannot be deleted.

FINS_FI_SIF226 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FINS_FI_SIF - SAP S/4HANA Finance: Subsequent Implementation of Functions

• Message number: 226

• Message text: Project &1 cannot be deleted.

What causes this issue?

This project cannot be deleted because completion/confirmation steps
have already been carried out. You can check the project status in the
completion/confirmation steps or in the table FINS_MPROJ_STAT.

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.

FINS_FI_SIF226 - Details

• The SAP error message FINS_FI_SIF226 indicates that a project (identified by the project number &1) cannot be deleted. This error typically arises in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or Financial Accounting (FI) modules when there are dependencies or conditions that prevent the deletion of the project.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Transactions: The project may have existing transactions or postings associated with it, such as costs, revenues, or other financial entries.
  Status of the Project: The project might be in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., it is still active or has been partially settled).
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on other objects, such as WBS elements, networks, or orders that are linked to the project.
  Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the project.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may prevent the deletion of projects under specific conditions.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Transactions: Review the project for any existing transactions.