How To Fix GK130 - Cons chart of accounts & can not be deleted here

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 130

• Message text: Cons chart of accounts & can not be deleted here

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete the entire consolidation chart of accounts on
the hierarchy display. This program does not support this
functionality.

System Response

Error message

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK130 - Cons chart of accounts & can not be deleted here ?

  The SAP error message GK130, which states "Cons chart of accounts & can not be deleted here," typically occurs when you attempt to delete a chart of accounts that is being used in the system. This error indicates that the chart of accounts you are trying to delete is a "consumption" chart of accounts, which means it is linked to various financial transactions or configurations in the system.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The chart of accounts is currently in use by one or more company codes or financial transactions.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or configurations that rely on the chart of accounts, making it impossible to delete without first addressing those dependencies.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete the chart of accounts, check if it is being used by any company codes or financial transactions. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in SAP (e.g., SPRO) and checking the company codes that are assigned to the chart of accounts.
  Reviewing any financial documents or postings that may reference the chart of accounts.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If the chart of accounts is in use, you will need to:
  
  Unassign it from any company codes.
  Ensure that there are no active transactions or configurations that depend on it.
  If necessary, create a new chart of accounts and migrate any relevant data to it before deleting the old one.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the chart of accounts. If you do not have the required permissions, contact your SAP administrator to gain the necessary access.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or consult with your SAP support team for specific steps related to your version of SAP, as the process may vary slightly depending on the system configuration.
  
  
  Backup Data: Before making any deletions, ensure that you have a backup of any important data related to the chart of accounts.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may use transaction codes like OX15 (for chart of accounts) to view and manage charts of accounts.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to the error message GK130.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for further assistance.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.