How To Fix 881031 - Additional info key is still used. Cannot delete.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 031

• Message text: Additional info key is still used. Cannot delete.

What causes this issue?

The selected <DS:DE.J_7LINFOK>additional info key</> is still used in
the REA master data.

System Response

The additional info key cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete the additional info key from the REA master data. To do
this, choose REA Information Systems -> Assignment -> Article to ->
<DS:TRAN.J7LIZAR>Recycling Partner</> or Article to ->
<DS:TRAN.J7LIZAV2>Packaging (Recycling Partner-Dependent)</> or
Packaging to -> <DS:TRAN.J7LIZVR>Recycling Partner</>.
Instead of deleting, you can suppress the use of the additional info
key by deactivating it.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881031 - Additional info key is still used. Cannot delete. ?

  The SAP error message "881031 Additional info key is still used. Cannot delete." typically occurs when you attempt to delete an additional information key (such as a characteristic or attribute) that is still in use by one or more objects in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with master data, configuration settings, or other related entities.
  Cause:
  
  Active Usage: The additional info key is currently being referenced by other objects, such as material master records, customer/vendor master records, or other configuration settings.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or relationships that prevent the deletion of the key.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that deleting a key does not lead to inconsistencies in the data.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Usage:
  
  Use transaction codes like SE11 (Data Dictionary) or SE16 (Data Browser) to check where the additional info key is being used.
  Look for any master data records or configuration settings that reference the key.
  
  
  
  Remove Dependencies:
  
  If you find that the key is being used in specific records, you will need to either delete or modify those records to remove the dependency on the additional info key.
  For example, if the key is used in material master records, you may need to change or delete those records.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If the key is part of a custom development or enhancement, ensure that any custom code or configurations are also updated to remove references to the key.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help resources for specific guidance on the additional info key you are trying to delete.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes:
  
  Depending on the context, you may use specific transaction codes to manage the additional info keys, such as OMT3 (for material types) or similar.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to identify the usage or remove the dependencies, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with SAP support for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes that may help in managing additional info keys, such as SE11, SE16, OMT3, etc.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or additional guidance related to the specific error message.
  Data Integrity: Understand the importance of data integrity in SAP and how it affects the ability to delete or modify keys and records.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.