How To Fix G4510 - Company & cannot be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 510

• Message text: Company & cannot be deleted.

What causes this issue?

Company &V1& cannot be deleted since there still exist depending
customizing or master data.

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 all depending customizing and master data before the deletion of
the company.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4510 - Company & cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message G4510, which states "Company & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a company code or a company in the SAP system that is still in use or has dependencies. Here are some common causes, solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Existing Transactions: The company code has existing transactions, such as open documents, that prevent deletion.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations or settings that are dependent on the company code, such as financial documents, master data, or other linked entities.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the company code.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the company code is linked to other data, it cannot be deleted to maintain consistency.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display) to check for any open transactions related to the company code.
  Clear or archive any open documents before attempting to delete the company code.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Check for any dependent configurations, such as:
  
  Master data (customers, vendors)
  Financial documents
  Asset accounting entries
  
  
  Use transaction OBY6 to check the company code settings and dependencies.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that the user attempting to delete the company code has the necessary authorizations. This can be checked with the security team or by reviewing the user roles.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code OX19:
  
  If you are sure that the company code is no longer needed and all dependencies have been cleared, you can use transaction OX19 to delete the company code. Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They can provide guidance based on the specific configuration and data in your system.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  OBY6: Configuration for company codes.
  OX19: Delete company code.
  FB03: Display financial documents.
  FBL1N: Display vendor line items.
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on managing company codes and understanding the implications of deleting them.
  
  
  Backup: Always ensure that you have a backup of your data before making significant changes like deleting a company code.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the G4510 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.