How To Fix FMHIE006 - Deletion of read-only entries is not allowed

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FMHIE - Budget Hierarchies

• Message number: 006

• Message text: Deletion of read-only entries is not allowed

What causes this issue?

You marked some entries and tried to delete them. However, deletion of
read-only entries is not allowed because the corresponding budget
structures in the read-only entries are used in the IMG activity
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System Response

No entry is deleted.

How to fix this error?

Delete changeable entries only.

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 FMHIE006 - Deletion of read-only entries is not allowed ?

  The SAP error message FMHIE006 indicates that there is an attempt to delete entries that are marked as read-only in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial management or funds management modules where certain entries are protected from deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Cause:
  
  
  Read-Only Status: The entries you are trying to delete are marked as read-only, which means they cannot be modified or deleted. This could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The entries are part of a closed fiscal period.
  The entries are linked to completed transactions or reports.
  The entries are protected by configuration settings in the system.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain entries, even if they are not technically read-only.
  
  
  System Configuration: Certain configurations in the SAP system may prevent the deletion of specific entries to ensure compliance with financial regulations or internal policies.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Entry Status: Verify the status of the entries you are trying to delete. If they are indeed marked as read-only, you will need to determine if they can be unmarked or if they should remain in the system.
  
  
  Review Authorization: Ensure that the user attempting to delete the entries has the appropriate authorizations. If not, you may need to request additional permissions from your SAP security administrator.
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team: If the entries are part of a closed period or are linked to completed transactions, consult with your finance or accounting team to understand the implications of deleting these entries. They may advise against deletion or suggest alternative actions.
  
  
  System Configuration Review: If you believe the entries should not be read-only, review the system configuration settings related to funds management or financial transactions. This may require assistance from an SAP consultant or system administrator.
  
  
  Use Alternative Methods: If deletion is not possible, consider whether you can achieve your goal through other means, such as reversing transactions or making adjustments instead of deletion.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to the FMHIE006 error. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions for common issues.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help you manage entries, such as:
  
  FMX1: Create Funds Management Document
  FMX2: Change Funds Management Document
  FMX3: Display Funds Management Document
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation related to funds management and financial transactions for best practices and guidelines on handling entries.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.