How To Fix >0893 - Reconciliation key &1 has dependent keys (e.g. &2), deletion not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >0 - General Basis texts

• Message number: 893

• Message text: Reconciliation key &1 has dependent keys (e.g. &2), deletion not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >0893 - Reconciliation key &1 has dependent keys (e.g. &2), deletion not possible ?

  The SAP error message 0893 indicates that you are trying to delete a reconciliation key (also known as a reconciliation account) that has dependent keys. This means that there are other accounts or entries that are linked to the reconciliation key you are attempting to delete, which prevents the deletion from occurring.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the reconciliation key you are trying to delete is still being referenced by other financial documents or accounts. In SAP, reconciliation accounts are used to aggregate balances from sub-ledgers, and if there are still active transactions or dependencies associated with that account, the system will not allow you to delete it.
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Dependent Keys: Check the error message for the dependent keys (e.g., &2) mentioned in the error. You can use transaction codes like FS00 (G/L Account Master Record) to view the details of the reconciliation account and its dependencies.
  
  
  Review Transactions: Investigate any transactions that are linked to the reconciliation account. This may include:
  
  Open items in accounts receivable or accounts payable.
  Journal entries that reference the reconciliation account.
  Any other financial documents that may be using this account.
  
  
  
  Clear Dependencies: If you find any transactions or entries that are dependent on the reconciliation key, you will need to either:
  
  Clear those transactions (e.g., post necessary adjustments or reversals).
  Change the configuration or settings to remove the dependency.
  
  
  
  Delete After Clearing: Once all dependencies have been cleared, you can attempt to delete the reconciliation key again.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the dependencies or how to clear them, consult SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Record
  FBL1N: Vendor Line Item Display
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  FBL5N: Customer Line Item Display
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or updates related to this error message.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete reconciliation accounts, as this may also affect your ability to perform the action.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.