How To Fix OIO_VMIS022 - Actual & in the past cannot be deleted

OIO_VMIS022 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIO_VMIS - RLM VMIS

• Message number: 022

• Message text: Actual & in the past cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OIO_VMIS022 - Actual & in the past cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message OIO_VMIS022, which states "Actual & in the past cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with actual data in the context of internal orders or cost centers. This error indicates that you are trying to delete actual postings or data that have already been recorded in the past, which is not allowed in SAP due to the integrity of financial data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Actual Data: The error arises when there are actual postings (e.g., costs, revenues) that have already been recorded for a specific period. SAP does not allow the deletion of actual data to maintain the integrity of financial records.
  Period Closing: If the period has been closed in the financial module, any attempts to delete actual data from that period will trigger this error.
  Data Consistency: SAP enforces strict rules to ensure that historical data remains consistent and reliable