How To Fix KQ328 - Cost component structure & is active. Deletion not allowed

KQ328 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 328

• Message text: Cost component structure & is active. Deletion not allowed

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KQ328 - Cost component structure & is active. Deletion not allowed ?

  The SAP error message KQ328 indicates that you are trying to delete a cost component structure that is currently active in the system. This error typically arises in the context of controlling (CO) and product costing, where cost component structures are used to define how costs are categorized and reported.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Cost Component Structure: The cost component structure you are attempting to delete is currently active, meaning it is being used in various configurations, such as in cost planning, actual costing, or reporting.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies on this cost component structure in other areas of the system, such as cost centers, internal orders, or product cost planning.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Active Status: Verify if the cost component structure is indeed active. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration in SAP (Transaction code: OKTZ or similar) and checking the status of the cost