How To Fix KQ280 - RA version &1 has referencing version &2. Cannot delete

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KQ - Error Messages for Customizing Product Costing

• Message number: 280

• Message text: RA version &1 has referencing version &2. Cannot delete

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ280 - RA version &1 has referencing version &2. Cannot delete ?

  The SAP error message KQ280 indicates that you are trying to delete a version of a report or a planning layout that is still being referenced by another version. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Controlling (CO) or SAP Profitability Analysis (CO-PA) when dealing with versions in planning or reporting.
  Cause:
  The error occurs because:
  
  The version you are trying to delete (version &1) is still being referenced by another version (version &2). 
  This reference could be due to various reasons, such as:
  
  The version is used in a planning layout.
  The version is linked to a report or a planning function.
  There are dependencies in the configuration that prevent deletion.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify References:
  
  Check which version is referencing the version you want to delete. You can do this by reviewing the configuration settings in the relevant module (e.g., CO-PA or CO).
  Use transaction codes like KSV1 (for version management) or KSV2 (to display version details) to find out where the version is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove References:
  
  Once you identify the referencing version, you will need to either delete or modify the referencing version to remove the dependency on the version you want to delete.
  If the referencing version is not needed, you can delete it. If it is needed, consider changing its configuration to point to a different version.
  
  
  
  Delete the Version:
  
  After ensuring that there are no references to the version you want to delete, you can proceed to delete it using the appropriate transaction code (e.g., KSV1).
  
  
  
  Check for Other Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no other dependencies or configurations that might prevent the deletion. This may include checking for any planning functions, reports, or layouts that might still be using the version.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  KSV1: Create/Change Version
  KSV2: Display Version
  KSB1: Display Actual Line Items
  KSBP: Display Plan Line Items
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on version management in the specific module you are working with (e.g., Controlling, Profitability Analysis).
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to version management and error KQ280.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully delete the version in question.