How To Fix >0268 - Deletion not possible: reconciliation key reserved for payment lot &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 268

• Message text: Deletion not possible: reconciliation key reserved for payment lot &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0268 - Deletion not possible: reconciliation key reserved for payment lot &1 ?

  The SAP error message 0268 ("Deletion not possible: reconciliation key reserved for payment lot &1") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a reconciliation key (such as a clearing document) that is still being referenced by a payment lot. This means that the reconciliation key is currently in use and cannot be deleted until it is no longer reserved.
  Cause:
  
  Payment Lot Reservation: The reconciliation key is linked to a payment lot that is still active or has not been fully processed.
  Clearing Document: The reconciliation key may be associated with a clearing document that is still open or has not been cleared.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of records that are still in use, which is why this error occurs.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Payment Lot: Identify the payment lot referenced in the error message (e.g., &1). You can do this by navigating to the payment lot management transaction (e.g., F110 for automatic payment transactions) and checking the status of the payment lot.
  
  
  Clear the Payment Lot: If the payment lot is still open, you may need to process it or clear it. This could involve:
  
  Completing the payment run.
  Releasing any holds on the payment lot.
  Ensuring that all associated transactions are processed.
  
  
  
  Review Clearing Documents: Check if there are any clearing documents associated with the reconciliation key. If they are still open, you may need to clear or reverse them before attempting to delete the reconciliation key.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: Utilize relevant transaction codes to investigate and manage payment lots and clearing documents:
  
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  FB03: Display Document
  F110: Automatic Payment Transactions
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you are unable to resolve the issue, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP administrator or support team. They can provide additional insights and may have access to tools or reports that can help identify the root cause.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error message.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation regarding payment processing and reconciliation to understand the implications of deleting reconciliation keys.
  Transaction Logs: Analyze transaction logs to see if there are any other underlying issues that may be causing the error.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.