How To Fix GU812 - Not possible to delete transaction data from ledger &

GU812 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: GU - FI-SL utilities

• Message number: 812

• Message text: Not possible to delete transaction data from ledger &

What causes this issue?

You are attempting to delete transaction data from ledger &V1&.
However, this function only enables you to delete the following data:
Planning data
Actual data from rollup ledgers in General Ledger Accounting

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 actual data from regular (i.e. non-rollup) ledgers
, you must reset the transaction data of the company code. To do this,
go into Customizing for Financial Accounting (New) and choose
<LS>General
Ledger Accounting (New) -> Preparation for Productive Start -> Deleting
Test Data -> Delete Transaction Data ->
<DS:SIMG.SIMG_CFORFBOBR1DTBN>Delete Company Code Data</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

GU812 - Details

• The SAP error message GU812, which states "Not possible to delete transaction data from ledger &," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete transaction data from a ledger that is not allowed due to various reasons. Here are some common causes, potential solutions, and related information regarding this error:
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Constraints: The ledger may have data integrity constraints that prevent deletion. This is often the case if the data is linked to other financial documents or transactions.
  Posting Period Status: The posting period for the transactions may be closed, which prevents any modifications or deletions.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete data from the ledger.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of transaction data.
  Data Locking: The data may be locked by another process or user, preventing deletion.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Posting Period: Ensure that the posting period is open. If it