How To Fix K5106 - Substitution & is still being used.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 106

• Message text: Substitution & is still being used.

What causes this issue?

You want to mark substitution &V1& for deletion. However, it is still
in use for other controlling areas.

System Response

Substitution &V1& cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Check the substitution's use in other controlling areas.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5106 - Substitution & is still being used. ?

  The SAP error message K5106, which states "Substitution & is still being used," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with substitution rules in the system. This error indicates that a substitution rule you are trying to delete or modify is still being referenced or used in some way.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Substitution Rules: The substitution rule you are trying to delete or modify is currently active and is being used in transactions or processes.
  Dependencies: There may be other configurations or processes that depend on the substitution rule, preventing its deletion or modification.
  User Authorizations: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the substitution rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Active Substitutions: 
  
  Go to the transaction code OB28 (for substitution rules) and check if the substitution rule is active. If it is, you may need to deactivate it before making changes.
  
  
  
  Review Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if there are any