How to Delete the configuration for Other comapny code in SAP system

Hi,

I am in deleteion of un-wanted company codes from Golden client.

1.I need to delete the profit centers,

2.but it is not accepting in that transaction code,it is giving the error.

Error message: you can not delete the profit center.because profit center accoutning is active.

How can i de-activate the profit center? please help me..

Thanks

prathima