How To Fix KFM402 - Dependent data records exist

KFM402 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KFM - Message Class for Generic Key Figure Monitor

• Message number: 402

• Message text: Dependent data records exist

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KFM402 - Details

• The SAP error message KFM402 ("Dependent data records exist") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling when you attempt to delete or change a master record (such as a cost center, internal order, or profit center) that has dependent data records associated with it. This means that there are transactions or other data entries that reference the master record you are trying to modify or delete.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Records: The master record you are trying to delete or change has dependent records (like transactions, allocations, or postings) that are still linked to it.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of records that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting and analysis.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KFM402 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (for cost centers) or KOB1 (for internal orders) to view the transactions associated