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

SAP Error Message - Details

• 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 financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete or modify the entry, check where it is being used. You can do this by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (e.g., SPRO) and reviewing the account determination settings.
  Using transaction codes like OBYC (for automatic account determination) to see if the entry is linked to any account determination rules.
  
  
  
  Remove References: If you find that the entry is indeed being used, you will need to:
  
  Identify and remove or update the references to this entry in the relevant transactions or configurations.
  Ensure that no active documents (like purchase orders or invoices) are using this entry.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Review the SAP documentation or help files related to account determination to understand the implications of deleting or modifying the entry.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the account determination process works correctly without the deleted entry.
  
  
  Seek Help: If you are unsure about the implications of deleting the entry or if it is critical to your configuration, consider consulting with an SAP functional consultant or your internal SAP support team.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as:
  
  OBYC - Automatic account determination
  ME21N - Create Purchase Order
  ME22N - Change Purchase Order
  ME23N - Display Purchase Order
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific guidance or patches related to this error message.
  Configuration Guides: Review configuration guides for Material Management (MM) and Financial Accounting (FI) modules to understand the account determination process better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the EK280 error and ensure that your account determination settings are correctly configured.