How To Fix K8087 - The cost center/acty type incurred activities. No deletion possible.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K8 - CO Planning: Messages for Function Group KAPP

• Message number: 087

• Message text: The cost center/acty type incurred activities. No deletion possible.

What causes this issue?

You want to delete the business process or cost center/activity type
&V4&.
However, cost center / activity type &V1& has already input activities
from there in version &V3& in fiscal year &V2&.

System Response

Therefore you cannot carry out the deletion.

How to fix this error?

First delete the above-mentioned activity input.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8087 - The cost center/acty type incurred activities. No deletion possible. ?

  The SAP error message K8087 indicates that there are activities associated with a cost center and activity type that you are trying to delete. This error typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to delete a cost center or an activity type that has incurred actual activities or costs.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the cost center or activity type you are trying to delete has already been used in transactions that have posted actual costs or activities. SAP does not allow the deletion of cost centers or activity types that have incurred activities to maintain data integrity and ensure accurate financial reporting.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can consider the following options:
  
  
  Check for Actual Activities: Review the cost center and activity type to identify any actual activities or costs that have been posted. You can use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) to view the postings.
  
  
  Reverse or Adjust Transactions: If possible, reverse or adjust the transactions that have incurred costs or activities against the cost center or activity type. This may involve creating credit memos or adjusting entries.
  
  
  Set the Cost Center/Activity Type to Inactive: Instead of deleting the cost center or activity type, consider marking it as inactive. This way, it will not be used for future postings, but historical data will remain intact.
  
  
  Consult with Your Finance Team: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting or adjusting the cost center or activity type, consult with your finance or controlling team to ensure that you are following the correct procedures.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Deletion: If you are certain that there are no actual postings and you still want to delete the cost center or activity type, you can use transaction codes like KS02 (Change Cost Center) or KL02 (Change Activity Type) to attempt the deletion after ensuring that all related activities are cleared.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as KS01 (Create Cost Center), KS02 (Change Cost Center), KS03 (Display Cost Center), KL01 (Create Activity Type), KL02 (Change Activity Type), and KL03 (Display Activity Type).
  SAP Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on cost center accounting and activity types.
  Data Integrity: Understand the importance of maintaining data integrity in financial reporting and the implications of deleting financial data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the K8087 error and manage your cost centers and activity types effectively.