How To Fix EK279 - Entry &1 still used in P/L account determination, deletion not permitted


EK279 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: EK - IS-U Accounts Receivable and Payable

  • Message number: 279

  • Message text: Entry &1 still used in P/L account determination, deletion not permitted

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  • What causes this issue?

    The selected entry is still being used in the account determination for
    for the revenue accounts for at least one account determination ID.

    System Response

    The system cannot continue processing.

    How to fix this error?

    If the entries are no longer needed in the account determination, then
    delete them. You can subsequently delete the entry in the transaction
    table.

    Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK279 - Entry &1 still used in P/L account determination, deletion not permitted ?
    The SAP error message EK279 ("Entry &1 still used in P/L account determination, deletion not permitted") typically occurs when you attempt to delete a record in the system that is still being referenced in the Profit and Loss (P/L) account determination settings. This can happen in various contexts, such as when trying to delete a condition record or a configuration entry that is linked to financial postings.
    
    Cause: The error is caused by the following reasons: Active References: The entry you are trying to delete is still being used in the P/L account determination process. This means that there are existing configurations or transactions that reference this entry. Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent the deletion of entries that are still in use, which could lead to inconsistencies in financial reporting.
    Solution: To resolve this error, you can follow these steps: Check References: Identify where the entry is being used. You can do this

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