How To Fix GK780 - Breakdown category &1 cannot be deleted - still in use!

GK780 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GK - Messages for SAP Consolidation

• Message number: 780

• Message text: Breakdown category &1 cannot be deleted - still in use!

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GK780 - Breakdown category &1 cannot be deleted - still in use! ?

  The SAP error message GK780 indicates that a breakdown category (identified by &1) cannot be deleted because it is still in use. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Controlling (CO) module, particularly in the area of Activity-Based Costing (ABC) or Cost Center Accounting.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a breakdown category that is currently assigned to one or more objects or transactions. This could include:
  
  Cost centers
  Internal orders
  Activity types
  Other cost objects
  
  If any of these objects are still referencing the breakdown category, SAP will prevent its deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage: Determine where the breakdown category is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Checking the configuration settings in the relevant modules (e.g., Cost Center Accounting).
  Using transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: Actual Line Items) to see if there are any postings related to