How To Fix FMEUF010 - Financing source & is linked and cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMEUF - Expenditure Certification

• Message number: 010

• Message text: Financing source & is linked and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Financing source & has already been linked to at least one
operation, so that it cannot be deleted.

System Response

The deletion is not performed.

How to fix this error?

Remove all the links between the financing source and the operations.

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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMEUF010 - Financing source & is linked and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message FMEUF010 indicates that a financing source is linked to a financial transaction or object and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of financial management or project systems where certain financial data is interlinked, and the system prevents deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  Linked Transactions: The financing source is associated with one or more transactions, such as purchase orders, invoices, or project budgets.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of records that are still in use or linked to other financial objects.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the system may restrict the deletion of financing sources that are actively being used.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Linked Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) or FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display) to check if there are any transactions linked to the financing source.
  Review the relevant financial documents or reports to identify dependencies.
  
  
  
  Remove Links:
  
  If you find linked transactions, you may need to reverse or delete those transactions first, if appropriate and permissible.
  Ensure that any related documents or entries are also addressed.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you believe the financing source should be deletable, consult with your SAP configuration team to review the settings related to financing sources and their deletion rules.
  
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods:
  
  If deletion is not possible, consider marking the financing source as inactive or obsolete, if your business process allows for it.
  
  
  
  Seek Help from SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP helpdesk for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for financial management, such as F-02 (General Posting), FB03 (Display Document), and CJ20N (Project Builder) for project-related financing sources.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to financial management and project systems for more detailed guidance on managing financing sources.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete or modify financing sources, as permissions can affect your ability to perform these actions.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message FMEUF010 effectively.