---
title: "Reference \"DeleteObjectCategories\" in 1C:Accounting for Kazakhstan 3.0 — obsolete category mechanism"
country: KZ
lang: en
author: Сапа Т.И. (https://buhgpt.kz/authors/sapa-ti)
date: 2026-09-07
canonical: https://buhgpt.kz/suraqtar/spravochnik-udalitkategoriiobektov-v-1s-buhgalteriya-dlya-en
source: BuhGPT
---

# Reference "DeleteObjectCategories" in 1C:Accounting for Kazakhstan 3.0 — obsolete category mechanism

> **TL;DR:** Checked on release 3.0.74.2 "Accounting for Kazakhstan" (version 3.0). You opened the counterparty or nomenclature card and saw an unclear column or filter "by category" in the balance report. You started searching for its origin and stumbled upon a directory with a frightenin

---

Checked on release 3.0.74.2 "Accounting for Kazakhstan" (version 3.0).

You opened the counterparty or nomenclature card and saw an unclear column or filter "by category" in the balance report. You started searching for its origin and stumbled upon a directory with a frightening name DeleteObjectCategories. Or you received a task from the auditor: "clean up unused directories before closing the year," and this object popped up in the list. The main thing is that you don't waste time: the prefix "Delete" in the name is not an action to be performed and not a button. It is a marker from the 1C developer: the object is obsolete and is left in the configuration only for compatibility and data migration from old versions. Below is what it was, what it contains, and whether it can be touched.

1. Purpose

DeleteObjectCategories is a service directory that remains from the old mechanism "Object Categories" of the Standard Subsystems Library. It stored arbitrary categories (essentially labels/tags) that could be attached to elements of any directories: counterparties, nomenclature, contracts, etc. The prefix "Delete" indicates that the mechanism has been decommissioned, new categories are not created through it, and existing ones are kept only for the preservation of historical data.

2. Where to find

In the standard interface, this directory is not present in any section — the command was specifically removed because the object is obsolete. You can access it in two ways:

- Main menu → "All functions" → Directories → "DeleteObjectCategories". If the "All functions" item is not available, enable it: "Service" → "Settings" → check the box "Show the 'All functions' command".

- Through the navigation link. Main menu → "File" → "Open URL" / navigation field → paste the link and click "Go":

e1cib/list/Directory.DeleteObjectCategories

The second method is more reliable: it opens the list directly, even when the command is hidden from the interface.

2a. How to know your release

"Help" → "About the program" (or the "i" icon in the upper right corner). In the opened window, you will see the platform version (for example, 8.3.24.xxxx) and the configuration release — a line like "Accounting for Kazakhstan, version 3.0 (3.0.74.2)". This instruction is tied to the configuration release. The behavior of service directories does not change across neighboring releases, but the composition of the form fields for obsolete objects may differ from version to version — this should be verified against your configuration.

3. How to fill

It is not necessary and not recommended to create new elements here — the mechanism does not work for accepting new data. But if you opened an existing element, here is what the fields mean.

Field
Mandatory
Purpose / what happens in case of error

Name
Yes
The name of the category that the user saw ("VIP clients", "Import", "Under approval"). It cannot be saved empty — 1C will not allow saving the element.

Code
Automatically filled
Internal identifier. Do not touch manually: if a duplicate code is assigned, the directory will issue a warning about non-uniqueness.

Parent (group)
No
The directory is hierarchical: categories can be organized into groups. It only affects the convenience of viewing, not the data.

Content type / element type
No
Indicated which directory objects the category applies to. If cleared for an old element — you will lose the connection between the category and the type, filtering by it will stop working correctly.

Deletion mark
—
Set through "more" → "Mark for deletion / Remove mark". This is the only action that makes sense for this directory (see section 8).

The "important" icon: the actual values of the categories (which label is assigned to which counterparty) are not stored in this directory — it only contains the list of category names. The bindings were stored in a separate information register.

4. Analyzed example

I will show a live scenario because there will be no "journal entries" here, and it is important to understand.

Previously, in the old database, the manager created the category "VIP clients" and assigned it to three counterparties. In the new "Accounting for Kazakhstan 3.0" after the update, this data turned out as follows:

- in the directory DeleteObjectCategories — one element "VIP clients";

- the actual binding "Counterparty 'LLP Astana-Trade' → category 'VIP clients'" — in the information register of category values.

What you do:

- Open the list via the link e1cib/list/Directory.DeleteObjectCategories, see the element "VIP clients".

- Understand that the category is not used for current accounting: no VAT report, no PIT calculation, no purchase/sale book relies on it.

- If the data is needed for history — leave it as is, do nothing.

- If you decide to clean up — mark for deletion and run "Operations" → "Delete marked objects". 1C will check the links and delete safely.

This directory does not generate any accounting entries. It does not affect accounts 1210, 1030, 1330, 3310, 3130, 6010, 7010, and any other accounts. For comparison: if you were working with a sale of 1,160,000 ₸ with VAT of 16%, the entries (Dr 1210 Cr 6010 — 1,000,000 ₸; Dr 1210 Cr 3130 — 160,000 ₸; Dr 7010 Cr 1330 — cost) would be generated by the document "Sale of goods and services," not this directory. The directory of categories has no relation to tax calculations (PIT 10%, deduction 30 MCI = 129,750 ₸ at MCI 4,325 ₸, OPE 10%, SO 5%, social tax 6%).

5. Types of operations

This is a directory, not a document, so it has no "types of operations." Available actions are limited to the standard set for an obsolete object:

- viewing the list and element card;

- editing the name (technically possible, practically unnecessary);

- marking for deletion / removing the mark;

- moving to a group (if you maintain a hierarchy).

6. What is formed when posting

Nothing. The directory is not posted, it does not have posting as such.

- Entries (accounting, tax) — does not generate.

- Electronic documents (ESF in the ESF IS, ST) — does not generate. Object categories do not relate to electronic document flow.

- Movements in registers — the directory element does not create movements. The historical binding "object ↔ category" was stored in a separate information register of the old mechanism; when creating/deleting a category, it is not recalculated automatically.

7. Print forms

The directory does not have its own print forms. Only the standard output of the list for printing is available through "more" → "Output list" (you will receive a table with the columns "Code" and "Name," which can be sent to a spreadsheet document or Excel). No acts, invoices, or tax forms are provided here.

8. Common errors

"Object not found" / command missing from the menu.
Reason: the directory command is hidden from the interface as obsolete. Solution: open via "All functions" or the navigation link e1cib/list/Directory.DeleteObjectCategories.

"Failed to delete 'VIP clients'. Found objects that reference the deleted ones."
Reason: the category is still referenced by a record in the category values register or another object. Solution: do not delete directly with the key — use "Operations" → "Delete marked objects." The service will show who references it and offer either to remove the mark or delete the related records.

"Name not filled in."
Reason: attempted to save the element with an empty name. Solution: fill in the "Name" — without it, the record is impossible.

You are trying to "execute" the directory, interpreting the word "Delete" as a command.
There is no action command here. "Delete" is part of the object's name, which has become a marker of obsolescence. A double click simply opens the card.

9. FAQ

What does the prefix "Delete" in the directory name mean?
This is an agreement among 1C developers: this is how they mark objects that have been decommissioned and left in the configuration only for compatibility and data migration during updates. Over time, such objects are completely removed from the configuration.

Can this directory be deleted entirely?
From the user mode — no, only individual elements are deleted (through marking and deletion processing). The metadata object is removed by 1C in new releases. There is no need to clean it manually.

Will deleting elements affect accounting or tax accounting?
No. Categories do not participate in entries, VAT calculation (16%), PIT, OPE, SO, social tax, and any regulated form. The accounting will not change from their deletion.

Does the directory generate ESF or ST?
No. It has no relation to electronic document flow (ESF IS, ST).

Where did my categories go after the update?
Most likely, the mechanism has been replaced with "Additional attributes and information." The list of names remained in DeleteObjectCategories, while the actual values are in the old information register. Create new labels through additional attributes.

What to replace categories with in the current version?
Use "Additional attributes and information" (section "Administration" → "General settings" → "Additional attributes and information"). This is the standard mechanism supported in current releases.

Why is the directory not in the menu, but the link works?
The command was specifically hidden from the interface as obsolete, but the object itself remained in the configuration, so the navigation link and "All functions" open it.

Is it dangerous to leave it as is?
No. It does not interfere with work, does not slow down the database, and does not distort reporting. If historical data is not needed — it can be cleaned, but this is not mandatory.

Can I create a new category here for current work?
Technically yes, but it is not advisable: the mechanism is not being developed and can be removed from the configuration at any time. Create the necessary attributes through additional attributes and information.

10. Related documents

- On what basis it appears. Elements of this directory are not entered "based on" documents — they enter the database during updates/migrations from old configurations where the "Object Categories" mechanism was used.

- What is entered based on. Nothing: the directory does not serve as a basis for documents, entries, or electronic forms.

- What it has been replaced with. The current mechanism is "Additional attributes and information" (section "Administration"). This is where you transfer the logic of labels and attributes for counterparties, nomenclature, contracts.

How to know your release: "Help" → "About the program" — there you will find the platform version and configuration release.

This instruction was prepared for "Accounting for Kazakhstan," version 3.0, release 3.0.74.2.

---
_BuhGPT — ИИ-помощник для бухгалтеров Казахстана: https://buhgpt.kz_