How To Fix GU800 - Deletion by period(s) only permitted for actual data

GU800 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 800

• Message text: Deletion by period(s) only permitted for actual data

What causes this issue?

You want to delete certain periods of ledger &V1&. This function is
only available for actual data (record type "0" or "2"), since plan
data is generally (especially line items) posted in the system for an
entire year. It makes no sense to delete plan data from one period
only.

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 by period, you have to specify record type "0" or
"2".

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message GU800 - Deletion by period(s) only permitted for actual data ?

  The SAP error message GU800, which states "Deletion by period(s) only permitted for actual data," typically occurs in the context of data management within SAP systems, particularly when dealing with financial or controlling data. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of data that is not classified as "actual" data, which is often necessary for maintaining data integrity and compliance with accounting standards.
  
  Cause:
  
  Data Type: The error arises when a user attempts to delete or manipulate data that is not categorized as actual data (e.g., planned or forecast data).
  Period Status: The system may be configured to allow deletions only for actual data within specific periods, and if the data falls outside of this classification, the operation will be blocked.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform deletions on certain types of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Data Type: Ensure that you are attempting to delete actual data.