How To Fix FSCY141 - Deactivation is not possible; subdivision IDs exist

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FSCY - Generation of Cover Pools - Flexible Master Data Structure

• Message number: 141

• Message text: Deactivation is not possible; subdivision IDs exist

What causes this issue?

You want to deactivate the master data subdivision for an account
assignment element. However, this is not possible because entries still
exist for the account assignment element in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_FMMDSUBDIV>Define Substrings for each FM Account
Assignment Element</>.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Delete the entries first in the IMG activity
<DS:SIMG._ISPSFM_FMMDSUBDIV>Define Substrings for each FM Account
Assignment Element</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FSCY141 - Deactivation is not possible; subdivision IDs exist ?

  The SAP error message FSCY141, which states "Deactivation is not possible; subdivision IDs exist," typically occurs in the context of managing financial data, particularly when dealing with the deactivation of certain financial objects or accounts that have associated subdivision IDs.
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to deactivate a financial object (like a cost center, profit center, or internal order) that has existing subdivision IDs linked to it. Subdivision IDs are often used to categorize or further break down financial data for reporting or analysis purposes. If there are active subdivisions associated with the object you are trying to deactivate, SAP will prevent the deactivation to maintain data integrity.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Subdivision IDs: Determine which subdivision IDs are associated with the financial object you are trying to deactivate. You can do this by checking the relevant master data or configuration settings in SAP.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Understand the purpose of the subdivision IDs and whether they are still needed. If they are no longer relevant, you may consider removing or deactivating them first.
  
  
  Deactivate Subdivision IDs: If the subdivision IDs are no longer needed, you can deactivate them. This usually involves navigating to the relevant transaction (like OKEQ for cost centers) and removing or deactivating the subdivisions.
  
  
  Retry Deactivation: Once the subdivision IDs have been handled, attempt to deactivate the original financial object again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the implications of deactivating subdivision IDs, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEQ (for cost centers), KSH1 (for cost center master data), or other related transactions depending on the financial object in question.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message, as there may be known issues or additional guidance provided by SAP.
  User Permissions: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to financial objects and their subdivisions, as restrictions may also lead to errors.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the FSCY141 error and successfully deactivate the financial object in question.