How To Fix ICA04035 - Cannot delete &1. It's set as the reference GC amount field of &2.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ICA04 - ICA Reconcilation Elimination Message

• Message number: 035

• Message text: Cannot delete &1. It's set as the reference GC amount field of &2.

What causes this issue?

You are trying to delete a converted amount field that has been set as
the <LS>Reference GC Amount </>field when setting up and activating the
reconciliation close process for the reconciliation case.

How to fix this error?

Don't delete the converted amount field. Or<(>,<)> change the
<LS>Reference GC Amount </>field using the <LS>Activate Reconciliation
Close Process </>configuration step (SSCUI).


Don't delete the converted amount field. Or<(>,<)> change the
<LS>Reference GC Amount </>field using transaction ICAARC (<LS>Activate
Reconciliation Close Process</>).

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 ICA04035 - Cannot delete &1. It's set as the reference GC amount field of &2. ?

  The SAP error message ICA04035 indicates that you are trying to delete a specific entry (denoted as &1) that is set as the reference for the GC (Grant Control) amount field of another entry (denoted as &2). This typically occurs in the context of grant management or project management within SAP, where certain entries are interlinked or dependent on one another.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the entry you are attempting to delete is currently being referenced by another object or entry in the system. In this case, it is being used as a reference for the GC amount field, which means that the system is preventing the deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid orphaned references.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependencies: Check which entries are referencing the object you are trying to delete. You can do this by reviewing the related documents or configurations in the SAP system.
  
  
  Remove References: Before you can delete the entry, you need to remove or change the references to it. This may involve:
  
  Updating the GC amount field in the related entry (&2) to point to a different object or value.
  Deleting or modifying any other entries that depend on the entry you want to delete.
  
  
  
  Delete the Entry: Once all references have been cleared, you should be able to delete the entry without encountering the error.
  
  
  Check for Additional Constraints: Ensure that there are no other constraints or settings in the system that might prevent the deletion. This could include authorization issues or other business rules.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on your SAP version and configuration, you may use transaction codes like CJ20N (Project Builder), CJ02 (Change Project), or S_ALR_87013558 (Grant Management Reports) to manage projects and grants.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Grant Management or Project Management for more detailed information on managing references and dependencies.
  Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide guidance based on your specific configuration and business processes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the ICA04035 error and successfully manage your entries in SAP.