How To Fix 881036 - Company code is still used. Cannot delete.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Company code is still used. Cannot delete.

What causes this issue?

The selected company code is still used for the recycling
partner/country in the REA master data.

System Response

The company code cannot be deleted.

How to fix this error?

First delete the company code 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</>.
Also delete the use of the company code in the
<DS:TRAN.J7LP>price list</>.
Also note the use of the Recycling Partner/Company Code/Country
combination in REA Customizing
(<DS:TRAN.J7LCD>>Process Data Filters</>,
<DS:TRAN.J7LS>Splitting and Regional Processing</> ,
<DS:TRAN.J7LRRE711000161>Access Sequence Assignment for Customer
Hierarchy</>).
Instead of deleting, you can suppress the use of the company code
by <DS:DE.J_7LRESTAT>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 881036 - Company code is still used. Cannot delete. ?

  The SAP error message "881036 Company code is still used. Cannot delete." indicates that you are trying to delete a company code that is still in use within the SAP system. This typically means that there are still active transactions, configurations, or dependencies associated with that company code.
  Causes:
  
  Active Transactions: There may be open documents or transactions (like invoices, purchase orders, etc.) that are still linked to the company code.
  Master Data: There could be master data (like customers, vendors, or materials) that are still associated with the company code.
  Configuration Settings: Certain configuration settings or dependencies in other modules (like FI, CO, MM, etc.) may still reference the company code.
  Open Periods: If there are open accounting periods for the company code, it cannot be deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  
  Check for Open Transactions:
  
  Review and clear any open transactions related to the company code. This includes invoices, purchase orders, and any other documents that may be pending.
  Use transaction codes like FB03 (Display Document) or ME23N (Display Purchase Order) to check for open documents.
  
  
  
  Review Master Data:
  
  Check for any master data (customers, vendors, etc.) that may still be linked to the company code. You can use transaction codes like XD03 (Display Customer) or MK03 (Display Vendor) to verify this.
  If necessary, delete or archive the master data associated with the company code.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration Settings:
  
  Review the configuration settings in the relevant modules (FI, CO, etc.) to ensure that there are no dependencies on the company code.
  Use transaction codes like SPRO to access the configuration settings and check for any references to the company code.
  
  
  
  Close Open Periods:
  
  Ensure that all accounting periods for the company code are closed. You can do this through the transaction code OB52 (Open and Close Posting Periods).
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Code OX19:
  
  You can use transaction code OX19 to check the status of the company code and see if there are any dependencies preventing its deletion.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Basis or Functional Team:
  
  If you are unable to identify the cause of the issue, consult with your SAP Basis or functional team for assistance. They may have access to additional tools or logs that can help identify the dependencies.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on managing company codes and understanding dependencies.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific issues or patches related to company code deletion.
  Testing in Development: Always test the deletion process in a development or quality assurance environment before attempting it in production.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take the necessary actions to resolve it, allowing you to delete the company code if needed.