How To Fix 26076 - The document is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 076

• Message text: The document is marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

You want to link the document to another SAP objekt or process the
document in a CAD system.

System Response

The system checks whether the document has a deletion indicator.

How to fix this error?

You see this warning message because this document has a deletion
indicator.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26076 - The document is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message 26076, "The document is marked for deletion," typically occurs when you attempt to process a document (such as an invoice, purchase order, or other financial document) that has been flagged for deletion in the system. This means that the document is no longer valid for processing, and any operations you try to perform on it will be blocked.
  Cause:
  
  
  Document Status: The document has been marked for deletion, which can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Manual deletion by a user.
  A business process that requires the document to be archived or deleted.
  A mistake in the document handling process.
  
  
  
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may automatically mark documents for deletion based on specific criteria or workflows.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in question. You can do this by navigating to the document in the relevant transaction (e.g., ME23N for purchase orders, FB03 for financial documents) and checking its status.
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion: If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unmark the document for deletion. This typically involves:
  
  Accessing the document in the appropriate transaction.
  Changing the status from "marked for deletion" to "active" or "valid."
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator: If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the document status, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for document management in your organization.
  
  
  Review Business Processes: If documents are being marked for deletion unexpectedly, review the business processes and configurations that may be causing this. It may be necessary to adjust workflows or settings to prevent this from happening in the future.
  
  
  Check for Related Documents: Sometimes, the document may be linked to other documents or processes that are also marked for deletion. Ensure that all related documents are in a valid state.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for checking document statuses, such as:
  
  ME23N (Display Purchase Order)
  FB03 (Display Document)
  VA03 (Display Sales Order)
  
  
  
  Authorization Issues: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify document statuses. If not, contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed information on handling document statuses and deletion flags.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message, as there may be specific fixes or recommendations provided by SAP.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the error message 26076 and understand the underlying issues related to document deletion in SAP.