How To Fix G0647 - Activity &1 only exists in the totals database - deletion not possible

G0647 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G0 - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 647

• Message text: Activity &1 only exists in the totals database - deletion not possible

What causes this issue?

You can only delete activities that were defined in the maintenance of
additional financial data.

System Response

Processing terminated

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

G0647 - Details

• The SAP error message G0647, which states "Activity &1 only exists in the totals database - deletion not possible," typically occurs when you attempt to delete an activity that is only recorded in the totals database (the database that stores summarized data) and not in the line item database (the detailed transaction data).
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Structure: The activity you are trying to delete exists only in the totals database, which means that the detailed line item data has either been archived or is not available for deletion.
  Archiving: The data may have been archived, and thus, the system cannot find the detailed records necessary to perform the deletion.
  Inconsistent Data: There may be inconsistencies between the totals and line item databases, leading to the inability to delete the activity.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Availability: Verify if the detailed line item data for the activity exists. You can do this by checking the relevant transaction codes (like KSB1