How To Fix KD070 - Rule cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KD - CO Settlement

• Message number: 070

• Message text: Rule cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete a rule which may not be deleted - for example,
because it was generated automatically.

System Response

This rule cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

In rule which was generated automatically, you can set the percentage
value to zero.
For capital investment measures (orders/WBS elements) you cannot delete
or change the settlement rule for periodic settlement to assets under
construction.
With maintenance orders, the time (system status) of order processing
from which the distribution rule of a
<DS:GLOS.3526B633AFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>settlement rule</> must exist
is defined in <DS:SIMG.OLIA_V_T350_HE>Customizing</>. The settlement
rule created automatically or manually at this time may no longer be
completely deleted subsequently (including the last distribution rule).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KD070 - Rule cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message KD070 ("Rule cannot be deleted") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) when you attempt to delete a planning or allocation rule that is currently in use or has dependencies. Here are the common causes, solutions, and related information for this error:
  Causes:
  
  Active Dependencies: The rule you are trying to delete is being referenced by other objects, such as cost centers, internal orders, or other planning scenarios.
  Data Consistency: The system enforces data integrity, and if the rule is linked to existing data, it cannot be deleted.
  Authorization Issues: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete the rule.
  System Settings: Certain configurations in the system may prevent the deletion of rules.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: 
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (for cost center reports) or KOB1 (for order reports) to check if the rule is being used in any reports or allocations.
  Review the rule's usage in the system to identify