How To Fix GU779 - You cannot delete the transaction data of table &

GU779 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 779

• Message text: You cannot delete the transaction data of table &

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the transaction data of table &V1&. However, the
productive indicator is set for ledger &V2& that is created for table
&V1&. You cannot therefore delete the transaction data.

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 the transaction data of the table, you must first
cancel the productive indicator of ledger &V2& in Customizing
(ledger definition).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU779 - You cannot delete the transaction data of table & ?

  The SAP error message GU779 indicates that you cannot delete the transaction data of a specific table. This error typically arises when you attempt to delete data from a table that is not allowed to be modified or deleted due to various reasons, such as data integrity constraints, system settings, or the nature of the data itself.
  Causes of Error GU779
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The table may have foreign key relationships with other tables, preventing deletion to maintain data integrity.
  System Settings: Certain tables are configured in the system to be non-deletable for compliance or auditing purposes.
  Transaction Data: The data in question may be classified as transaction data, which is often protected from deletion to ensure the accuracy of historical records.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete data from the specified table.
  
  Solutions
  
  
  Check Table Configuration: Review the configuration of the table in question to determine if it is set