How To Fix KPU1036 - Error during deletion: &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KPU1 - Messages: Planning Utilities 1 / 2

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Error during deletion: &1

What causes this issue?

Problems occurred when you tried to delete entries in database table
&V1&. The problems arose with CO object number &V2&. This indicates
that not all data could be deleted.

How to fix this error?

Restart the transaction. If any problems should still occur, contact
SAP.

Procedure for System Administrators

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 KPU1036 - Error during deletion: &1 ?

  The SAP error message KPU1036 ("Error during deletion: &1") typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or profitability analysis (CO-PA) when there is an issue with deleting a record or entry in the system. The "&1" in the message will usually be replaced with a specific identifier or key that indicates the record that could not be deleted.
  Causes:
  
  Data Integrity Issues: The record you are trying to delete may be linked to other records or transactions, which prevents its deletion.
  Authorization Problems: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the specified record.
  System Locking: The record might be locked by another user or process, preventing deletion.
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that restrict deletion of certain records.
  Technical Errors: There could be underlying technical issues, such as database inconsistencies or bugs in the SAP system.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the record is linked to other entries. If it is, you may need to delete or modify those linked records first.
  Review Authorizations: Ensure that the user attempting the deletion has the appropriate authorizations. You may need to consult with your SAP security team.
  Unlock Records: If the record is locked, identify the user or process that has locked it and resolve the locking issue.
  Consult Configuration: Review the configuration settings related to the module you are working in (e.g., CO-PA) to see if there are restrictions on deletions.
  Check for Technical Issues: If the problem persists, consider running a consistency check or consulting with your SAP Basis team to investigate any underlying technical issues.
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check the database tables for any inconsistencies.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check the SAP Support Portal for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing or troubleshooting CO or CO-PA data, such as KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KE5Z (Display Profitability Segment).
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or user manuals related to the specific module you are working with for more context on data management and deletion processes.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to SAP support for further assistance.