How To Fix VFRR103 - Activation line for company code & cannot be deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VFRR - SD revenue recognition

• Message number: 103

• Message text: Activation line for company code & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

The activation line for the company code cannot be deleted since there
are additional activation entries in other SD functions.

System Response

The activation line for this company code is not deleted.

How to fix this error?

To be able to delete the line, the other functions in the current view
cluster must be checked and, if necessary, the entries removed. You must
check if a deactivation should really be carried out since this can
change the respective process flows.
Note that when the activation line is deleted in <ZH>revenue recognition
</>, the system checks if the individual activation indicators
correspond to the initial values, that is, if the indicators from the
'old' activation mechanisms correspond to the values in this activation
view and there are no other activations. If this is the case, the
activation line for the company code can be deleted.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VFRR103 - Activation line for company code & cannot be deleted ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VFRR103 - Activation line for company code & cannot be deleted
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when you try to delete an activation line for a company code in the VAT Registration (or similar) configuration, but the system prevents the deletion because the activation line is currently active or linked to other dependent data. Essentially, the system does not allow deletion of an active or referenced activation line to maintain data integrity.
  
  Explanation:
  
  In SAP, activation lines for company codes are used to activate VAT registration or tax-related settings for specific company codes.
  If an activation line is active or has dependent transactions or configurations, deleting it could cause inconsistencies.
  Therefore, SAP restricts deletion until the activation line is deactivated or dependencies are removed.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Activation Status:
  
  Verify if the activation line is currently active.
  If active, you need to deactivate the activation line before attempting deletion.
  
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Look for any dependent data or transactions linked to the activation line.
  This could include tax declarations, postings, or other configuration settings.
  Remove or reassign these dependencies if possible.
  
  
  
  Deactivate the Activation Line:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction or IMG activity where the activation line is maintained.
  Change the status of the activation line from active to inactive.
  
  
  
  Delete the Activation Line:
  
  Once deactivated and dependencies cleared, try deleting the activation line again.
  
  
  
  If unable to delete:
  
  Check for OSS notes or SAP support for any known issues.
  Sometimes, system inconsistencies require database cleanup or support intervention.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:  
  
  VAT Registration: FTXP (Tax Codes), or specific VAT registration transactions depending on localization.
  Customizing path: SPRO ? Financial Accounting ? Financial Accounting Global Settings ? Tax on Sales/Purchases ? Basic Settings ? Check VAT Registration.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes:  
  
  Search SAP Support Portal for notes related to message VFRR103 for your SAP version and localization.
  
  
  
  General Advice:  
  
  Always perform such changes in a test or development system first.
  Backup configuration before deletion.
  Coordinate with your tax or finance team to ensure compliance.
  
  
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or context where this error occurs, I can give more precise steps.