How To Fix RE408 - You cannot delete tolerance key &1; it is assigned to document type &2 &3

RE408 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RE - Earmarked funds

• Message number: 408

• Message text: You cannot delete tolerance key &1; it is assigned to document type &2 &3

What causes this issue?

You want to delete tolerance key &V1&. However, this is not possible as
it is still being used in document type &V4& for document category &V3&
.

System Response

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

How to fix this error?

If you want to delete this tolerance key, you must first undo its
assignment to the document type.

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

RE408 - Details

• The SAP error message RE408 indicates that you are trying to delete a tolerance key that is currently assigned to a document type. This is a common issue in SAP when dealing with financial or controlling documents, as certain configurations are linked to specific document types.
  
  Cause:
  The error occurs because the tolerance key you are attempting to delete is still in use. Specifically, it is assigned to a document type, which means that the system is preventing you from deleting it to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Assignments: 
  
  Use transaction code OBY6 or OBY7 to check the assignment of the tolerance key to the document type. This will help you identify where the tolerance key is being used.
  
  
  
  Remove Assignment:
  
  If you find that the tolerance key is indeed assigned to a document type, you will need to remove this assignment