How To Fix GG016 - The field movement is still being used and cannot be deleted

GG016 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GG - Messages for FI-SL customizing

• Message number: 016

• Message text: The field movement is still being used and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Field movement &V1& is still used to control the balance carried forward
for ledger &V2& and cannot therefore 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?

If you want to delete field movement &V1&, you must first change
the control of the balance carried forward for ledger &V2&.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG016 - The field movement is still being used and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GG016, which states "The field movement is still being used and cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing field movements in the SAP system, particularly in the area of General Ledger (G/L) accounting or Asset Accounting. This error indicates that the field movement you are trying to delete is still in use, meaning that there are transactions or postings that reference it.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The field movement is linked to active transactions or postings in the system.
  Open Periods: The accounting periods may still be open, and the field movement is being referenced in those periods.
  Configuration Dependencies: The field movement may be part of a configuration that is still active or in use by other processes or reports.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the GG016 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check for Active Transactions:
  
  Review the transactions that may be using the field movement. You can use transaction codes