How To Fix /SMB/SBA1314 - The org. unit cannot be deleted

/SMB/SBA1314 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/SBA1 -

• Message number: 314

• Message text: The org. unit cannot be deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/SBA1314 - The org. unit cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/SBA1314 The org. unit cannot be deleted typically occurs when you attempt to delete an organizational unit (OU) in SAP Business ByDesign or SAP S/4HANA, but the system prevents the deletion due to certain constraints or dependencies.
  Causes:
  
  
  Dependencies: The organizational unit may have existing dependencies, such as:
  
  Active employees assigned to the unit.
  Ongoing projects or tasks linked to the unit.
  Financial transactions or reports associated with the unit.
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the organizational unit.
  
  
  System Configuration: The organizational unit may be part of a configuration that is not allowed to be deleted, such as being linked to a specific business process.
  
  
  Data Integrity: The system may prevent deletion to maintain data integrity, especially if the unit is referenced in other parts of the system.
  
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Review the organizational unit for any active employees, projects, or transactions. You may need to reassign or close these