How To Fix KU210 - You can only delete the entire controlling area in a deletion run

KU210 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KU - Costing: Rollup

• Message number: 210

• Message text: You can only delete the entire controlling area in a deletion run

What causes this issue?

All summarization nodes created through the hierarchy ID in the
controlling area you entered will be deleted during the deletion run.
Individual summarization nodes cannot be deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

KU210 - Details

• The SAP error message KU210, "You can only delete the entire controlling area in a deletion run," typically occurs when you attempt to delete specific objects or elements within a controlling area (CO area) instead of deleting the entire controlling area itself. This error is related to the deletion of controlling area data in the SAP Controlling (CO) module.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because SAP requires that when you want to delete a controlling area, you must delete it in its entirety. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental loss of data and to ensure that the integrity of the controlling area is maintained. You cannot selectively delete individual cost centers, profit centers, or other objects within a controlling area without first deleting the entire area.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Requirements: Ensure that you really want to delete the entire controlling area. Understand the implications of