How To Fix EK280 - Entry &1 still used for BB account determination, do not delete

EK280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Entry &1 still used for BB account determination, do not delete

What causes this issue?

The selected entry is still being used in the account determination for
budget billing postings 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.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EK280 - Entry &1 still used for BB account determination, do not delete ?

  The SAP error message EK280 ("Entry &1 still used for BB account determination, do not delete") typically occurs when you attempt to delete or modify a configuration entry in the system that is still being referenced in the account determination process for a particular business transaction. This is often related to the configuration of account determination for purchasing documents, such as purchase orders or invoices.
  
  Cause:
  
  Active References: The entry you are trying to delete is still being used in the system for account determination. This means that there are existing transactions or configurations that rely on this entry.
  Configuration Settings: The entry might be part of a configuration setting that is essential for the proper functioning of the system, such as the account assignment for a specific valuation class or material type.
  Data Integrity: SAP prevents the deletion of entries that are still in use to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in