How To Fix KM272 - Indicator: Delete plan data

KM272 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KM - Error messages for Profit Center Accounting

• Message number: 272

• Message text: Indicator: Delete plan data

&DEFINITION&
This flag controls whether plan data should be deleted.
When you delete plan data, you can also enter a plan version. If you do,
the system only deletes the data for this version.

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.

KM272 - Details

• The SAP error message KM272, which states "Indicator: Delete plan data," typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) when there is an attempt to delete planning data that is not allowed due to certain conditions or settings in the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Planning Data Lock: The planning data may be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete planning data.
  Data Consistency: The system may have integrity checks that prevent deletion if the data is linked to other objects or if it violates data consistency rules.
  Incorrect Settings: The planning version or other settings may not allow for the deletion of data.
  Data Type Restrictions: Certain types of planning data may have restrictions on deletion based on the configuration.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Locks: Verify if the planning data is locked by another user. You can use transaction code SM12 to check for locks and release them