How To Fix KE0C214 - The PA transfer structures FI and CO could not be deleted

KE0C214 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KE0C - CO-PA: Customizing checks

• Message number: 214

• Message text: The PA transfer structures FI and CO could not be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete one of the standard PA transfer structures (FI,
CO).

System Response

You cannot delete these entries for the following reasons:
Only PA transfer structure FI can be used for direct postings from
FI/MM
Only PA transfer structure CO can be used for direct/indirect activity
allocation

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KE0C214 - The PA transfer structures FI and CO could not be deleted ?

  The SAP error message KE0C214 indicates that there is an issue with deleting the Profitability Analysis (PA) transfer structures between Financial Accounting (FI) and Controlling (CO). This error typically arises when there are dependencies or inconsistencies in the data that prevent the deletion of these structures.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Data Dependencies: There may be existing data in the system that relies on the PA transfer structures, making it impossible to delete them.
  
  Configuration Issues: The configuration settings for the PA transfer structures may not be set up correctly, leading to conflicts.
  Authorization Issues: The user attempting to delete the structures may not have the necessary authorizations to perform this action.
  System Locks: There may be locks on the data or structures that prevent deletion.
  Inconsistent Data: There could be inconsistencies in the data that need to be resolved before deletion can occur.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Dependencies: Review the existing data in the system to identify any dependencies on the