How To Fix FMCCAVC518 - Derivation strategy &1 cannot be deleted: it is still in use

FMCCAVC518 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMCCAVC - Message class CCAVC - Cash control

• Message number: 518

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

What causes this issue?

The <DS:DE.FMCC_KEDR_ENV>derivation strategy</> &V1& (strategy ID &V2&)
cannot be deleted because it is still used in Customizing (in company
code &V4& for <DS:DE.BUAVC_ALDNR>AVC ledger</> &V3&).

System Response

Strategy &V1& is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

Choose a strategy not used in Customizing, or assign another derivation
strategy in Customizing activity <DS:SIMG.SIMG_FA_AVC_ACTASST>Assign
Tolerance Profiles and Strategy for Control Objects</>

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMCCAVC518 - Derivation strategy &1 cannot be deleted: it is still in use ?

  The SAP error message FMCCAVC518 indicates that a derivation strategy cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or similar functionalities where derivation strategies are used to determine how costs are allocated.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Active Usage: The derivation strategy you are trying to delete is currently being referenced in one or more configurations or transactions. This could include:
  
  Being assigned to a cost center, internal order, or other controlling objects.
  Being used in a planning scenario or in a report.
  
  
  
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the derivation strategy from other objects or processes within the system.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check if the derivation strategy is being referenced in any tables.
  Look for any active configurations or settings that might be