How To Fix WX530 - Please delete area shares for entry & first

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WX - Master data maintenance: Plant

• Message number: 530

• Message text: Please delete area shares for entry & first

What causes this issue?

Area shares still exist for the individual layout modules.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

Check whether you called up the transaction via
<ds:TRAN.WOL1>Integrated layout maintenance</>.
Instead of selecting the 'Delete' function there, select "Area schema
points" and first delete the area schema points for the layout and area
schema.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WX530 - Please delete area shares for entry & first ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  WX530 - Please delete area shares for entry & first
  
  Cause:
  This error typically occurs in SAP when you are trying to delete or modify a master data record (such as a cost center, profit center, or other controlling area-related master data) that is still assigned or linked to other controlling area shares or allocations. The system prevents the deletion or change because the record is still referenced in area shares or distribution rules.
  In other words, the master data entry you want to delete/change is still being used in area shares (e.g., cost center groupings, profit center groupings, or allocation structures), and these dependencies must be removed first.
  
  Explanation:
  
  Area shares refer to the distribution or allocation shares assigned to controlling objects.
  Before deleting or changing a controlling object, all references in area shares must be removed.
  The error message prompts you to first delete these area shares to maintain data consistency and avoid orphaned references.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Identify the area shares linked to the entry:
  
  Use transaction codes related to controlling area shares or allocation structures.
  For example, in Cost Center Accounting, check the cost center groupings or distribution rules.
  In Profit Center Accounting, check profit center groupings or allocation rules.
  
  
  
  Delete or adjust the area shares:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., KS04 for cost center deletion, or the transaction where area shares are maintained).
  Remove or adjust the shares or allocations that reference the entry you want to delete.
  
  
  
  After deleting the area shares, retry the deletion or modification:
  
  Once all references are removed, the system will allow you to delete or change the master data entry.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transactions to check area shares:
  
  KSH1/KSH2/KSH3 – Maintain/Display Cost Center Groupings
  KE4S – Profit Center Groupings
  KSU5 – Distribution of Cost Centers
  KSU1/KSU2 – Maintain Distribution Cycles
  
  
  
  Master data involved:
  
  Cost Centers
  Profit Centers
  Internal Orders
  Other controlling objects linked to area shares
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to controlling area shares and master data deletion.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for controlling master data management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  
  Cause: The master data entry is still referenced in area shares.
  Solution: Delete or remove all area shares referencing the entry before deleting or modifying it.
  Check: Use controlling area share maintenance transactions to identify and remove dependencies.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or master data object you are working with, I can give more specific steps.