How To Fix EB666 - Deletion not possible, posting relevant IS-U transaction data exists

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EB - IS-U invoicing

• Message number: 666

• Message text: Deletion not possible, posting relevant IS-U transaction data exists

What causes this issue?

The transaction called has identified IS-U transaction data that is
relevant to posting (print documents, budget billing plans and so on).

System Response

In the company code the data could not be automtically deleted because
this would cause an inconsistency in the dataset.

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?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EB666 - Deletion not possible, posting relevant IS-U transaction data exists ?

  The SAP error message EB666, which states "Deletion not possible, posting relevant IS-U transaction data exists," typically occurs in the context of the SAP IS-U (Industry Solution for Utilities) module. This error indicates that you are trying to delete a master data record (such as a contract account, business partner, or installation) that has associated transaction data, which prevents the deletion.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the record you are attempting to delete is linked to existing transaction data. This could include:
  
  Open invoices or billing documents
  Meter readings
  Contracts or agreements
  Other relevant postings that are still active or have not been fully processed
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify Related Transaction Data:
  
  Use transaction codes like FBL1N (Vendor Line Item Display), FBL3N (G/L Account Line Item Display), or FBL5N (Customer Line Item Display) to check for any open items related to the record you are trying to delete.
  Check for any associated billing documents or contracts that may be preventing the deletion.
  
  
  
  Clear or Archive Transaction Data:
  
  If there are open invoices or billing documents, you may need to clear them by processing payments or reversing them if applicable.
  If the data is no longer needed, consider archiving it according to your organization's data management policies.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Ensure that there are no dependencies on the record you are trying to delete. This includes checking for linked business partners, installations, or other related entities.
  
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes for Deletion:
  
  If you are sure that the transaction data can be safely deleted or archived, you can use specific transaction codes to delete or archive the data before attempting to delete the master record again.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation or Support:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of deleting certain data, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes in IS-U, such as EA00 (for managing business partners), EABP (for business partner data), and others that may be relevant to your specific scenario.
  Data Management Policies: Ensure that you are following your organization's data management and retention policies when deleting or archiving data.
  Testing in Development: If possible, test the deletion process in a development or test environment before applying changes in the production environment to avoid unintended data loss.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the EB666 error and take appropriate action to resolve it.