How To Fix FICUSTOM280 - Address &1 cannot be deleted because address maintained in PA List

FICUSTOM280 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FICUSTOM - Customizable Messages for Funds Management

• Message number: 280

• Message text: Address &1 cannot be deleted because address maintained in PA List

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FICUSTOM280 - Address &1 cannot be deleted because address maintained in PA List ?

  The SAP error message FICUSTOM280 indicates that the address you are trying to delete cannot be removed because it is still being referenced in a PA (Personnel Administration) list. This typically occurs in the context of managing addresses in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with master data related to personnel or customers.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  An address is linked to a personnel record or a customer/vendor record in the system.
  The address is still in use in the PA list, meaning it is associated with active records that prevent its deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Identify the Usage:
  
  Check where the address is being used. You can do this by reviewing the personnel records or customer/vendor records that reference the address.
  Use transaction codes like PA20 (Display HR Master Data) or PA30 (Maintain HR Master Data) to find the personnel records associated with the address.
  
  
  
  Remove the Association:
  
  If the address is