How To Fix >0187 - Reconciliation key is still used from &1

>0187 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 187

• Message text: Reconciliation key is still used from &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0187 - Reconciliation key is still used from &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0187 ("Reconciliation key is still used from &1") typically occurs in the context of financial accounting, particularly when dealing with reconciliation accounts in SAP. This error indicates that the reconciliation key you are trying to delete or modify is still being used in some transactions or master data.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active Transactions: The reconciliation key is still linked to active transactions in the system, such as open items in accounts payable or receivable.
  Master Data: The reconciliation key may be assigned to certain master data records (e.g., customer or vendor accounts) that are still in use.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings that prevent the deletion or modification of the reconciliation key.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Check for any open items or transactions that are still using the reconciliation key. You can do this by running reports or using transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item