How To Fix F4869 - Posting key & cannot be deleted

F4869 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F4 - Line items/balances/configuration

• Message number: 869

• Message text: Posting key & cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

Materials management uses the posting keys 80 - 99 for automatic
postings. Accidental deletion is prevented in this way.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F4869 - Posting key & cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message F4869, which states "Posting key & cannot be deleted," typically occurs when there is an attempt to delete a posting key that is still in use or has dependencies in the system. Posting keys are essential in SAP for defining the type of transaction being processed, such as whether it is a debit or credit, and they are linked to various accounting processes.
  Causes:
  
  Active Usage: The posting key is currently being used in transactions or has been assigned to certain document types, making it impossible to delete.
  Configuration Dependencies: The posting key may be linked to other configuration settings or processes that prevent its deletion.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary permissions to delete the posting key.
  System Integrity: SAP maintains data integrity, and certain keys cannot be deleted if they are part of the system's core configuration.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Usage: Before attempting to delete a posting key, check