How To Fix G4657 - Burden rate type & cannot be deleted, used in cost center &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: G4 - EC-CS Consolidation

• Message number: 657

• Message text: Burden rate type & cannot be deleted, used in cost center &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message G4657 - Burden rate type & cannot be deleted, used in cost center & ?

  The SAP error message G4657 indicates that a burden rate type cannot be deleted because it is currently in use in a cost center. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a burden rate type that is associated with a cost center in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The burden rate type is actively being used in one or more cost centers, which prevents its deletion.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that no references are broken, which is why the system does not allow the deletion of the burden rate type.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check which cost centers are using the burden rate type. You can do this by navigating to the relevant cost center master data and reviewing the burden rate assignments.
  
  
  
  Remove Associations:
  
  If you determine that the burden rate type is no longer needed, you will need to remove its association from all cost centers where it is being used. This can typically be done in the cost center master data maintenance transaction (e.g., transaction code KS02).
  
  
  
  Delete the Burden Rate Type:
  
  Once the burden rate type is no longer associated with any cost centers, you can proceed to delete it. This can usually be done in the configuration settings for burden rates.
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or references to the burden rate type in other areas of the system, such as in reports or other cost objects.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  KS01: Create Cost Center
  KS02: Change Cost Center
  KS03: Display Cost Center
  OKTZ: Maintain Burden Rates
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing burden rates and cost centers.
  User Roles: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to cost center data and burden rates.
  
  If you continue to face issues after following these steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.