How To Fix K8154 - Impossible to deactivate detail planning because cumulated records exist

K8154 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: Impossible to deactivate detail planning because cumulated records exist

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K8154 - Impossible to deactivate detail planning because cumulated records exist ?

  The SAP error message K8154, which states "Impossible to deactivate detail planning because cumulated records exist," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and specifically when dealing with cost center accounting or internal orders. This error indicates that there are cumulative records associated with the planning data that prevent the deactivation of detail planning.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are existing cumulative records in the system that are linked to the planning data you are trying to deactivate. Cumulative records are usually created when actual data is posted against the planned data, and they are used to track the performance against the plan over time. If these records exist, SAP does not allow the deactivation of detail planning to maintain data integrity.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Cumulative Records: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Orders: