How To Fix GG257 - Global company & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 257

• Message text: Global company & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Data is stored for global company &V1& in ledger &V2&. You cannot
therefore delete the customizing definition of global company &V1&.

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 still want to delete global company &V1&, you must first delete
the transaction data 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 GG257 - Global company & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message GG257, which states "Global company & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a global company that is still in use or has dependencies within the SAP system. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The global company may have active dependencies such as financial documents, transactions, or configurations that prevent deletion.
  Master Data: There may be master data (like customers, vendors, or materials) linked to the global company that needs to be addressed first.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings or parameters may be preventing the deletion of the global company.
  User Authorizations: The user attempting to delete the global company may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the global company for any active transactions, documents, or configurations. You may need to delete or archive these before attempting to delete the global company.
  Remove Master Data: Ensure that all master data associated with the global company is deleted or reassigned. This includes customers, vendors, and any other relevant data.
  Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings in the system to ensure that there are no restrictions on deleting the global company.
  User Authorizations: Verify that the user has the necessary authorizations to delete the global company. If not, you may need to request additional permissions from your SAP security team.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes (like OX15 for company codes) to check the status of the global company and its dependencies.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to your version of SAP.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes that may help in managing company codes and global companies, such as OX15 (for company code settings) and OX16 (for company code deletion).
  Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the GG257 error and take appropriate actions to resolve it.