How To Fix ICA01023 - Cannot delete display group &1. It's assigned to elimination method &2.

ICA01023 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA01 - ICA Reconcilation Case Messages

• Message number: 023

• Message text: Cannot delete display group &1. It's assigned to elimination method &2.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ICA01023 - Cannot delete display group &1. It's assigned to elimination method &2. ?

  The SAP error message ICA01023 indicates that you are trying to delete a display group that is currently assigned to an elimination method. This is a common issue when working with financial consolidation or reporting in SAP, particularly in the context of the SAP Financial Consolidation (FC) or SAP Business Planning and Consolidation (BPC) modules.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the display group you are attempting to delete is linked to an elimination method. In SAP, elimination methods are used to handle intercompany transactions and ensure that they are properly accounted for in financial reports. If a display group is assigned to an elimination method, it cannot be deleted until that assignment is removed.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Elimination Method: Determine which elimination method the display group is assigned to. You can do this by checking the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., SAP BPC