How To Fix GC456 - No entries were deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GC - Error Messages for Consolidation/Extended General Ledger

• Message number: 456

• Message text: No entries were deleted

What causes this issue?

You have initiated a deletion operation. However, no appropriate
entries were found in the adjustment for the objects found according to
your selection. No deletion operation was therefore
carried out.

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?

Please check your selection as well as the entries in the
adjustment.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GC456 - No entries were deleted ?

  The SAP error message GC456 "No entries were deleted" typically occurs when a user attempts to delete entries from a database table or a specific transaction, but the system finds that there are no entries that meet the criteria for deletion. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to delete records in a transaction or during data maintenance activities.
  Causes:
  
  No Matching Records: The most common cause is that the selection criteria used for deletion do not match any existing records in the database.
  Data Locking: The records may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the entries.
  Incorrect Transaction: The user may be in the wrong transaction or context where no deletable entries exist.
  Data Integrity Constraints: There may be foreign key constraints or other data integrity rules preventing the deletion of certain records.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Selection Criteria: Review the criteria used for deletion to ensure they accurately reflect the records you intend to delete. Adjust the criteria if necessary.
  Verify Record Existence: Before attempting to delete, check if the records you want to delete actually exist in the database.
  Check for Locks: Use transaction codes like SM12 to check for locks on the records. If they are locked, you may need to wait or contact the user who has locked them.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to delete the records. You may need to contact your SAP security administrator for assistance.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for the specific transaction or process you are using to ensure you are following the correct procedure.
  Check for Dependencies: If there are dependencies or constraints (like foreign keys), you may need to delete related records first or adjust the data model.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as SE16 (Data Browser) to view records, SM12 (Lock Entries) to check for locks, and SU53 (Authorization Check) to troubleshoot authorization issues.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to the specific transaction or error message.
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting the SAP Community for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GC456 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.