How To Fix OIURV049 - Cannot delete approved Formulas.

OIURV049 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OIURV - E&P Revenue Messages

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Cannot delete approved Formulas.

What causes this issue?

These effective-dated formulas are approved, and cannot be deleted.

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?

Unapprove the effective-dated Formula using the Change Valuation Formula
Transaction. Note that formulas cannot be unapproved if they have been,
or are being, used in the PRA revenue batch process.

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 OIURV049 - Cannot delete approved Formulas. ?

  The SAP error message OIURV049, which states "Cannot delete approved Formulas," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Recipe Management or Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) modules. This error indicates that you are attempting to delete a formula that has already been approved, and the system is preventing this action to maintain data integrity and compliance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Approval Status: The formula you are trying to delete has an approval status that prevents deletion. Approved formulas are often locked to ensure that they are not altered or deleted without proper authorization.
  Dependencies: The formula may be linked to other objects or processes within the system, such as production orders, batch records, or other recipes, which can also prevent deletion.
  Authorization: You may not have the necessary permissions to delete approved formulas, even if you are trying to do so for valid reasons.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Change Approval Status: If you have the necessary permissions, you may need to change the