How To Fix FMBLEXT006 - Removing fields could impede Customizing

FMBLEXT006 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBLEXT - Message class for Budgetary Ledger Extensions

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Removing fields could impede Customizing

What causes this issue?

You are removing a field in the field list for the general budgetary
ledger Derivation Tool.

System Response

The system issues a warning.

How to fix this error?

After removal, this field will not be shown anymore as a source field in
the Derivation Tool. You can work with derivation rules previously saved
, but not use this field for the creation of new rules.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

FMBLEXT006 - Details

• The SAP error message FMBLEXT006 typically indicates that there is an issue related to the removal of fields in a customizing activity, which could potentially disrupt the configuration or functionality of the system. This message is often encountered in the context of financial modules, particularly when dealing with customizing settings in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to remove fields from a customizing table or structure that are still in use or are required for certain functionalities. This can happen if:
  
  The fields are linked to existing configurations or processes.
  There are dependencies on these fields in other customizing settings or transactions.
  The fields are part of a standard SAP process that should not be altered.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the FMBLEXT006 error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Check if the fields you are trying to remove are being used in any existing configurations, reports, or processes. You can use transaction codes like SE11