How To Fix PFM_1215 - Coverage & already committed. Cannot be deleted

PFM_1215 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PFM_1 - Message class for POCLIS

• Message number: 215

• Message text: Coverage & already committed. Cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PFM_1215 - Coverage & already committed. Cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PFM_1215 indicates that there is an issue with a coverage that is already committed and cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Project System (PS) or similar modules where budget and commitment management is involved.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a coverage (such as a budget or commitment) that has already been committed to a project or cost object. This means that there are existing transactions or postings that reference this coverage, making it impossible to delete without first addressing those dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Commitments: Review the commitments associated with the coverage you are trying to delete. You can do this by navigating to the relevant project or cost object and checking the commitment reports.
  
  
  Reverse Transactions: If there are transactions that reference the coverage, you may need to reverse or adjust those transactions before