How To Fix 881161 - Existing declaration keys not deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 881 - Recycling Administration

• Message number: 161

• Message text: Existing declaration keys not deleted

What causes this issue?

There are already declaration keys with an
<DS:DE.J_7LMOBJKEY>object type</> that are not required in the current
master data maintenance.

System Response

The system neither displays nor deletes the declaration keys.

How to fix this error?

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

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 881161 - Existing declaration keys not deleted ?

  The SAP error message 881161, "Existing declaration keys not deleted," typically occurs in the context of managing declaration keys in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with tax declarations or similar functionalities. This error indicates that there are existing declaration keys that are preventing the deletion of a specific entry.
  
  Cause:
  The error is usually caused by one of the following reasons:
  
  Existing Dependencies: There are existing entries or dependencies linked to the declaration key you are trying to delete. This could be due to transactions, documents, or other data that reference the declaration key.
  Data Integrity Constraints: SAP enforces data integrity, and if there are references to the declaration key in other tables or processes, it will not allow deletion to maintain consistency.
  Authorization Issues: Sometimes, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the declaration key, leading to this error.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Dependencies:
  
  Investigate if