How To Fix G4294 - Customizing data for active company &1 cannot be deleted

G4294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 294

• Message text: Customizing data for active company &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Ledger &V2& is assigned to company code &V1&. For this reason
customizing data cannot be deleted.

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?

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4294 - Customizing data for active company &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message G4294 indicates that there is an attempt to delete customizing data for an active company code, which is not allowed. This error typically arises when you try to remove or modify configuration settings that are currently in use by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Company Code: The company code you are trying to delete customizing data for is currently active in the system. SAP does not allow the deletion of configuration settings for active entities to prevent inconsistencies and data integrity issues.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other configurations or transactions that rely on the customizing data you are trying to delete.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Active Status: Verify if the company code is indeed active. You can do this by checking the company code settings in the configuration.
  Deactivate or Archive: If you