How To Fix G01152 - Breakdown category &1 still being used - cannot be deleted

G01152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G01 - SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 152

• Message text: Breakdown category &1 still being used - cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Breakdown category &V1& is still being used by one or more items in
cons chart of accounts &V2&.

System Response

No deletion

How to fix this error?

If you really want to delete the breakdown category, first make sure
that it is not used by any items in the cons chart of accounts.

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.

G01152 - Details

• The SAP error message G01152 indicates that a breakdown category (identified by &1) is still in use and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of asset accounting or maintenance management, where breakdown categories are used to classify and manage breakdowns or maintenance activities.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The breakdown category is currently assigned to one or more records, such as maintenance orders, notifications, or asset transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other objects in the system that prevent the deletion of the breakdown category.
  Configuration Settings: The category may be configured in a way that restricts its deletion if it has been used in certain transactions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Check where the breakdown category is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Running reports or queries to find any active maintenance orders or notifications that reference the breakdown category.
  Using transaction codes like IW38 (Change PM Orders) or IW29 (Display PM Orders) to