How To Fix /SAPPCE/DPCM1470 - Verification category &2 in company code &1 cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPPCE/DPCM1 -

• Message number: 470

• Message text: Verification category &2 in company code &1 cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1470 - Verification category &2 in company code &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SAPPCE/DPCM1470 indicates that a verification category in a specific company code cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with Profit Center Accounting or similar functionalities.
  Cause:
  The error message is triggered when you attempt to delete a verification category that is still in use or has dependencies. Common reasons for this error include:
  
  Existing Transactions: There are existing transactions or postings that reference the verification category in question.
  Dependencies: The verification category may be linked to other configurations or master data that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the verification category.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if the verification category is part of a larger structure or configuration, it cannot be deleted without addressing those dependencies.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if there are any existing transactions, reports, or configurations that are using the verification category. You can do this by:
  
  Reviewing transaction logs.
  Checking related master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that there are transactions or configurations using the verification category, you will need to either:
  
  Change those transactions to use a different verification category.
  Delete or archive those transactions if they are no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete the verification category. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions related to the verification category and its dependencies.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like OBY6 (for company code settings) or KSV5 (for verification categories) to check the settings and dependencies.
  
  
  Contact SAP Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance, especially if this is a production environment.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional guidance.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in the CO module, such as KSV1 (Create Verification Category) and KSV2 (Change Verification Category).
  Documentation: Review the SAP Help Portal for detailed documentation on verification categories and their management.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.