How To Fix AJ388 - Operand &1 cannot be deleted

AJ388 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 388

• Message text: Operand &1 cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You have attempted to delete facts for operand &v1&. You are not able
to delete the values since online maintenance is not permitted for this
operand.

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?

You can maintain permissibility of online maintenance for operands
using Transaction <DS:TRAN.EA51>EA51</>.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ388 - Operand &1 cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message AJ388, which states "Operand &1 cannot be deleted," typically occurs in the context of SAP's Asset Accounting (FI-AA) module. This error indicates that the system is preventing the deletion of a specific operand (in this case, represented by &1) because it is either in use or has certain dependencies that prevent its deletion.
  Causes:
  
  Dependencies: The operand may be linked to other transactions or objects in the system, such as asset transactions, depreciation areas, or other accounting entries.
  Status: The operand might be in a status that does not allow deletion, such as being part of a closed fiscal year or having been posted in a previous period.
  Configuration: There may be configuration settings that restrict the deletion of certain operands based on business rules or organizational policies.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Dependencies: Investigate if the operand is linked to any transactions or objects. You can use transaction codes like AS03 (Display Asset) to