How To Fix KS156 - Deletion not possible, dependent records for CElem & in table & exist

KS156 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KS - RK-S Master Data Maintenance

• Message number: 156

• Message text: Deletion not possible, dependent records for CElem & in table & exist

What causes this issue?

To ensure the existing data is consistent, you can now delete providing
there is no <DS:GLOS.3526B2FCAFAB52B9E10000009B38F974>Transaction Data
</> in the change period. You must not have posted either plan data or
actual data.
As there is already transaction data in table &v2&, you can no longer
delete cost element &v1& in this period.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Correct your entry.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS156 - Deletion not possible, dependent records for CElem & in table & exist ?

  The SAP error message KS156 indicates that a deletion operation cannot be performed because there are dependent records associated with the Cost Element (CElem) in the specified table. This typically occurs when you attempt to delete a cost element that is still being referenced in other transactions or records within the system.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  The cost element you are trying to delete is still in use in various financial transactions, such as cost allocations, internal orders, or other accounting documents.
  There are dependent records in tables that reference the cost element, preventing its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like KSB1 (Cost Centers: Actual Line Items) or KOB1 (Order: Actual Line Items) to check if there are any transactions that reference the cost element.
  You can also use the SE16 transaction to look directly into the relevant tables (e.g., COSS, COSP) to find records that