How To Fix PAIS040 - Infotype &1 includes an object key and cannot be deleted

PAIS040 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PAIS - Messages for PA-IS (Ad Hoc Query etc.)

• Message number: 040

• Message text: Infotype &1 includes an object key and cannot be deleted

What causes this issue?

You tried to delete infotype &V1& from the InfoSet. However, this
infotype contains the object key. The InfoSet does not include any
other infotype that also contains the object key. For this reason,
infotype &V1& cannot be deleted.

System Response

The system prevents you from deleting the infotype.

How to fix this error?

Go back to InfoSet maintenance and assign a different infotype's object
key to the appropriate field group. You can then delete infotype &V1&.
The object key of InfoSets for logical databases PNP and PAP consists
only of the PERNR field. The object key of InfoSets for logical
database PCH consists of the PLVAR, OTYPE, and OBJID fields.

Procedure for System Administrators

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PAIS040 - Infotype &1 includes an object key and cannot be deleted ?

  The SAP error message PAIS040 indicates that you are trying to delete an infotype record that includes an object key, which is not allowed. This typically occurs in the context of personnel administration when you attempt to delete a record that is linked to a specific object (like an employee or a position) and is therefore protected from deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Object Key Dependency: The infotype record you are trying to delete is linked to an object key (e.g., employee number, position number) that is still active or has dependencies in the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that related data is not inadvertently deleted, which could lead to inconsistencies in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Before attempting to delete the infotype record, check if there are any dependencies or related records that need to be addressed. You can do this by reviewing the infotype records associated with the object key.
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