How To Fix FOPCS605 - Assignment cannot be removed; Mgmt control validity has been restricted

FOPCS605 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FOPCS - Messages for Structure Setup

• Message number: 605

• Message text: Assignment cannot be removed; Mgmt control validity has been restricted

What causes this issue?

A task has already been sent for the management control. From the
technical standpoint, this means that a case exists.

System Response

The assignment cannot be removed if a case exists. Instead, the validity
of the management control has been limited to the validity of the case.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FOPCS605 - Assignment cannot be removed; Mgmt control validity has been restricted ?

  The SAP error message FOPCS605 indicates that an assignment cannot be removed because the management control validity has been restricted. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and financial accounting (FI) modules, particularly when dealing with cost centers, internal orders, or other controlling objects.
  
  Cause:
  The error usually arises due to one of the following reasons:
  
  Validity Period Restrictions: The assignment you are trying to remove is within a period that has been restricted for changes. This could be due to settings in the controlling area or specific periods being closed for posting.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the assignment.
  Data Consistency: There may be data consistency issues that prevent the removal of the assignment.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Validity Period:
  
  Verify the validity period of the assignment you are trying to remove. Ensure that it is not within a