How To Fix 26152 - You cannot set the deletion indicator (document is used &)

26152 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 26 - Dokumentenverwaltung

• Message number: 152

• Message text: You cannot set the deletion indicator (document is used &)

What causes this issue?

You want to set the deletion indicator for a document.

System Response

The system checks whether the document is used elsewhere.

How to fix this error?

As the document is used in &V1&, you cannot set the deletion indicator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 26152 - You cannot set the deletion indicator (document is used &) ?

  The SAP error message 26152, which states "You cannot set the deletion indicator (document is used &)," typically occurs when you attempt to set a deletion indicator on a document that is still being referenced or used in the system. This can happen in various contexts, such as when dealing with financial documents, purchase orders, or other transactional records.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the document you are trying to delete or mark for deletion is still linked to other transactions or records. For example:
  
  The document may have open items or related documents that prevent it from being deleted.
  There may be dependencies in other modules (like MM, SD, or FI) that are still referencing the document.
  The document might be part of a closed period or fiscal year, which can also restrict deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Document Usage: Identify where the document is being