How To Fix >3199 - Deactivation reason &1 not supported - change your entry

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: >3 - Lock management messages

• Message number: 199

• Message text: Deactivation reason &1 not supported - change your entry

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message >3199 - Deactivation reason &1 not supported - change your entry ?

  The SAP error message 3199 ("Deactivation reason &1 not supported - change your entry") typically occurs in the context of deactivating a business object, such as a material, customer, or vendor. This error indicates that the deactivation reason you have entered is not valid for the specific object you are trying to deactivate.
  Cause:
  
  Invalid Deactivation Reason: The deactivation reason you selected is not supported for the type of object you are trying to deactivate. Each object type may have specific deactivation reasons that are valid.
  Configuration Issues: The system may not be configured correctly to recognize the deactivation reason for the specific object.
  Business Rules: There may be business rules or constraints in place that prevent the use of certain deactivation reasons for specific objects.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Valid Deactivation Reasons:
  
  Review the list of valid deactivation reasons for the specific object type you are working with. This can usually be found in the SAP documentation or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  Ensure that you are selecting a deactivation reason that is appropriate for the object.
  
  
  
  Change Your Entry:
  
  If you have entered an invalid deactivation reason, change it to one that is valid for the object you are trying to deactivate.
  
  
  
  Consult Configuration:
  
  If you believe the deactivation reason should be valid, check the configuration settings in the SAP system. This may require access to transaction codes like SPRO (SAP Project Reference Object) to review the settings related to deactivation reasons.
  
  
  
  Check for Business Rules:
  
  Consult with your business process owner or SAP functional consultant to understand if there are any specific business rules that might be affecting the deactivation process.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making the necessary changes, try to deactivate the object again to see if the error persists.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Depending on the object type, you may be using different transaction codes (e.g., MM02 for materials, XK02 for vendors, etc.).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for detailed information on deactivation processes and valid reasons for different object types.
  
  If the issue persists after trying the above solutions, it may be beneficial to reach out to your SAP support team for further assistance.