How To Fix GG849 - Caution when deleting version & for ledger &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 849

• Message text: Caution when deleting version & for ledger &

What causes this issue?

This error message may have one of the following three causes:
You want to delete version &V1& of ledger &V2& as a plan version.
However, this version is also used as an actual version. If you delete
the plan version, the actual version will also be deleted.
You want to delete version &V1& of ledger &V2& as an actual version.
However, this version is also used as a plan version. If you delete the
actual version, the plan version will also be deleted.
You want to delete version &V1& of ledger &V2& as a plan or actual
version. This version is also used as a currency translation version.
Deleting this ledger will cause a deletion of the translation version.

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?

Deactivate the relevant version (for plan or actual).

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GG849 - Caution when deleting version & for ledger & ?

  The SAP error message GG849, which states "Caution when deleting version & for ledger &," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting and controlling when a user attempts to delete a version of a ledger that is still in use or has dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The version you are trying to delete may still have active transactions or postings associated with it.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations or reports that rely on the version you are attempting to delete.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the version.
  System Settings: Certain system settings or configurations may prevent the deletion of versions that are considered critical or have been used in prior postings.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before deleting the version, check if there are any active transactions or dependencies associated with it. You can do this by reviewing the ledger and any related reports.
  Archive or Deactivate: If the version is