How To Fix FMBS107 - Derivation strategy &1 cannot be deleted: it is still in use

FMBS107 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMBS - Budget structure

• Message number: 107

• Message text: Derivation strategy &1 cannot be deleted: it is still in use

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.FMBS_ADDRRULE>derivation strategy</> &V1& (strategy ID &V2&)
cannot be deleted, because it is still used in Customizing (at least in
FM area &V3&).

System Response

The strategy &V1& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Choose a strategy which is not used in Customizing, or assign another
derivation strategy in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_VC_FMBSCONTR>Define Settings for the Budget Structure
</>

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.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMBS107 - Derivation strategy &1 cannot be deleted: it is still in use ?

  The SAP error message FMBS107 indicates that a derivation strategy cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Funds Management (FM) module, where derivation strategies are used to determine how funds are allocated or derived based on certain criteria.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a derivation strategy that is currently being referenced or utilized in one or more configurations or transactions. This could be due to:
  
  Active Assignments: The derivation strategy is assigned to one or more funds management objects, such as budget structures, commitment items, or other related configurations.
  Dependencies: There may be other settings or configurations that depend on the derivation strategy, preventing its deletion.
  Custom Logic: If there are custom programs or enhancements that reference the derivation strategy, it cannot be deleted until those references are removed.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction codes