How To Fix H1274 - BS element type &1 cannot be deleted - this would affect dependent data

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: H1 - Messages Used in HR Funds and Position Management

• Message number: 274

• Message text: BS element type &1 cannot be deleted - this would affect dependent data

What causes this issue?

You cannot delete budget structure element type &V1& because budget
structure elements of this type have already been created.

System Response

Action was terminated.

How to fix this error?

First, delete budget structure element type &V1& from all the budget
hierarchies in which it is used.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message H1274 - BS element type &1 cannot be deleted - this would affect dependent data ?

  The SAP error message H1274 indicates that you are trying to delete a Business System (BS) element type, but the system has identified that this action would affect dependent data. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Process Integration (PI) or SAP Process Orchestration (PO), where business systems are used to represent systems that communicate with each other.
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Objects: The business system you are trying to delete is linked to other objects, such as integration scenarios, communication channels, or mappings. Deleting it would lead to inconsistencies or orphaned references in these dependent objects.
  Configuration Dependencies: The business system may be part of a configuration that is still in use, such as a scenario in a process integration setup.
  Active Usage: The business system might be actively used in various processes, making it unsafe to delete without first addressing these dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the business system, check for any dependent objects. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing the integration scenarios that reference the business system.
  Checking communication channels, mappings, and any other configurations that might be linked to the business system.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies: If you find dependent objects, you will need to either:
  
  Reassign or delete those dependent objects.
  Modify the configurations to remove references to the business system you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like SXMB_ADM (for monitoring and administration of PI) or SICF (for managing services) to help identify and manage dependencies.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on managing business systems and their dependencies.
  
  
  Backup Configuration: Before making any deletions, ensure you have a backup of your configuration to prevent data loss.
  
  
  Test in Development: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or test environment before applying changes in production.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to this error message.
  SAP Community: Engage with the SAP Community forums for insights from other users who may have encountered similar issues.
  System Logs: Review system logs for additional context or error messages that may provide more information about the dependencies.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the H1274 error and safely manage your business system configurations in SAP.