How To Fix >0128 - Totals records exist for reconciliation key &1, deletion not possible

>0128 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 128

• Message text: Totals records exist for reconciliation key &1, deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0128 - Totals records exist for reconciliation key &1, deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message 0128 indicates that there are existing total records for a reconciliation key, which prevents the deletion of that key. This typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules where reconciliation keys are used to summarize or aggregate financial data.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when you attempt to delete a reconciliation key (such as a cost center, profit center, or internal order) that has associated total records in the system. These total records are usually created during the posting of transactions and are necessary for maintaining the integrity of financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check for Existing Total Records:
  
  Use transaction codes like S_ALR_87013611 (for cost centers) or S_ALR_87013612 (for profit centers) to review the total records associated with the reconciliation key.
  You can also use transaction SE16 or SE11 to check the relevant database tables (e.g., COSS for cost totals, COSP for cost