How To Fix KM448 - Legal valuation cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 448

• Message text: Legal valuation cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Each currency and valuation profile must contain legal valuation in the
company code currency.

System Response

You cannot remove legal valuation.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KM448 - Legal valuation cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message KM448, which states "Legal valuation cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Controlling (CO) modules when there is an attempt to delete a legal valuation that is either still in use or has dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Existing Transactions: There may be existing transactions or postings that reference the legal valuation, making it impossible to delete.
  Dependencies: The legal valuation might be linked to other financial documents or reports that are still active.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that prevent the deletion of legal valuations.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the legal valuation.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check for Dependencies: Review any transactions or postings that may be linked to the legal valuation. You can use transaction codes like AW01N (Asset Explorer) to check for any active transactions.
  Reverse Transactions: If there are transactions that reference the