3084792 - Error "cost element cannot be deleted because transaction data exists" when changing account type

Error "cost element cannot be deleted because transaction data exists" when trying to change the GL account type from "Primary Cost and Revenue" to "Non Operating Expenses and Income".

SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

1. Open app Manage G/L Account Master Data (SSCUI 100051)

2. change the account type for specific account from "Primary Cost and Revenue" to "Non Operating Expenses and Income".

As soon as there are CO-relevant postings to a cost element it is no longer possible to remove the primary or secondary cost element property. 

This is intended and shall avoid inconsistencies.

This is standard behavior.

cost element cannot be deleted because transaction data exists, Manage G/L Account Master Data, 150001, G/L account type, Primary Cost and Revenue", "Non Operating Expenses and Income". , KBA , FI-GL-GL-N , Master Data , Problem