How To Fix KA235 - Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist

KA235 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KA - CO Overhead Costs: Overhead, Accrual Calculation

• Message number: 235

• Message text: Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist

What causes this issue?

Table "&V1&" (&V2&) contains overhead rates for the overhead you have
chosen. This table is not used in the dependency "&V4&" (&V3) you have
entered.

System Response

Changing the dependency would lead to inconsistencies in the data. For
this reason, the system does not carry out the action.

How to fix this error?

If you want to change the dependency, you must first delete the
overhead rates which are no longer used in the new dependency.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KA235 - Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist ?

  The SAP error message KA235, which states "Not possible to change dependency, overhead records exist," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you are trying to change a dependency in a cost object (like a cost center or internal order) that has associated overhead records. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when you are trying to modify a cost element or a cost center that is linked to overhead calculations.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that there are existing overhead records (like overhead rates or allocations) that are linked to the dependency you are trying to change. SAP does not allow changes to dependencies if there are overhead records that could be affected by those changes, as it could lead to inconsistencies in the cost calculations.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Overhead Records: Determine which overhead records are associated with the dependency