How To Fix KS301 - Deletion not possible because dependent records exist

KS301 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 301

• Message text: Deletion not possible because dependent records exist

What causes this issue?

The SAP System found dependent totals records for statistical key
figure &V2& in controlling area &V1&. Therefore, you cannot delete this
statistical key figure.

System Response

The SAP System rejects deletion of the statistical key figure or of the
selected block.

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete only the one statistical key figure, reorganize
the totals records before deletion.
If you want to delete multiple key figures, mark the block again and
leave out the statistical key figure.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KS301 - Deletion not possible because dependent records exist ?

  The SAP error message KS301 ("Deletion not possible because dependent records exist") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a cost center, internal order, or other master data that has dependent records associated with it. This means that there are transactions or other data entries that reference the object you are trying to delete, preventing the deletion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Dependent Records: The most common cause is that there are existing transactions, allocations, or other records that reference the cost center or internal order you are trying to delete.
  Hierarchy Relationships: If the object is part of a hierarchy (e.g., a cost center hierarchy), it may not be possible to delete it without first removing it from the hierarchy.
  Open Periods: If there are open periods in the fiscal year for which transactions exist, this can also prevent deletion.
  Authorizations: Sometimes, lack of proper authorizations can lead to misleading error messages.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KS301 error, you