How To Fix AD881 - &-& is reference field for &-&. Deletion not allowed

AD881 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AD - Data Dictionary application messages

• Message number: 881

• Message text: &-& is reference field for &-&. Deletion not allowed

What causes this issue?

Reference fields must be specified for fields which contain either
amount specifications or currency amounts. This field is entered as the
reference field of another field. For reasons of consistency, it is
therefore not possible to delete this field.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If it should be necessary to delete the field, you must first remove
the entry as a reference field. You can do this in the single field
maintenance screen of the corresponding table.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AD881 - &-& is reference field for &-&. Deletion not allowed ?

  The SAP error message AD881 typically indicates that you are trying to delete a record that is being referenced by another object or record in the system. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with master data or transactional data that has dependencies.
  
  Cause:
  
  Reference Integrity: The record you are trying to delete is linked to other records. For example, if you are trying to delete a customer or vendor record that is still being referenced in open transactions, the system will prevent the deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Configuration Dependencies: In some cases, configuration settings or dependencies in the system may prevent the deletion of certain records.
  Data Relationships: The record may be part of a hierarchy or relationship that requires it to remain in the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the record, check for any dependencies. You can do this by reviewing related transactions, documents, or master data that