How To Fix OM462 - Allocation 'valuation area &1 <-> ML type &2' cannot be deleted

OM462 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OM - Customizing Materialwirtschaft

• Message number: 462

• Message text: Allocation 'valuation area &1 <-> ML type &2' cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You attempted to delete the allocation of valuation area &V1& to
material ledger type &V2& although the valuation area was activated for
the material ledger.

System Response

The allocation is not deleted.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OM462 - Allocation 'valuation area &1 <-> ML type &2' cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message OM462 indicates that there is an issue with the allocation between a valuation area and a material ledger (ML) type that cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of Material Management (MM) and is related to the configuration of the Material Ledger.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Existing Transactions: The most common cause of this error is that there are existing transactions or postings that reference the allocation between the specified valuation area and material ledger type. If there are any stock postings, goods movements, or accounting documents that have been created, the system will prevent deletion to maintain data integrity.
  
  
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the Material Ledger or valuation area that are preventing the deletion. This could include settings that enforce certain relationships or dependencies.
  
  
  Data Consistency: The system may have detected inconsistencies in the data that prevent the deletion of the allocation.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check for Existing Transactions: Before