How To Fix FMFG_RECON_E064 - Data slice cannot be deleted because still used in rules

FMFG_RECON_E064 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMFG_RECON_E - Reconciliation Tool message class

• Message number: 064

• Message text: Data slice cannot be deleted because still used in rules

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E064 - Data slice cannot be deleted because still used in rules ?

  The SAP error message FMFG_RECON_E064 indicates that a data slice cannot be deleted because it is still being referenced in one or more rules. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Financial Management (FM) or related modules where data slices are used for reporting or processing financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The data slice you are trying to delete is actively referenced in one or more rules or configurations within the system. This means that the system is preventing the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on the data slice in various financial reports, allocations, or other processes that rely on the data slice for their calculations or outputs.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies:
  
  Check which rules or configurations are using the data slice. You can do this by reviewing the rules in the relevant configuration area of SAP.
  Use transaction codes like FMFG or FMX1