How To Fix 3G225 - Deletion flag in company code for debtor &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 3G - Payroll: International

• Message number: 225

• Message text: Deletion flag in company code for debtor &1

What causes this issue?

The customer account &1 is marked for deletion for this company code.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 3G225 - Deletion flag in company code for debtor &1 ?

  The SAP error message 3G225 indicates that there is a deletion flag set for a debtor (customer) in a specific company code. This means that the system has marked the customer account for deletion, and as a result, certain operations involving this customer account cannot be performed.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the customer account has been flagged for deletion in the company code. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The customer is no longer active or has been closed.
  The account was intentionally marked for deletion by a user or during a data cleanup process.
  There may be a configuration or data entry error that led to the account being flagged.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Customer Master Data:
  
  Go to the transaction code XD03 (Display Customer) or FD03 (Display Customer - Company Code).
  Enter the customer number and company code to view the details.
  Check if the deletion flag is set in the customer master data.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion flag by using transaction code XD02 (Change Customer) or FD02 (Change Customer - Company Code).
  Navigate to the relevant section and uncheck the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the deletion flag was set or if it should be removed, consult with your finance or accounting team to ensure that the customer account should still be active.
  
  
  
  Check for Related Transactions:
  
  Ensure that there are no outstanding transactions or open items related to the customer that might be affected by the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Documentation and Audit:
  
  Document any changes made and ensure that there is a proper audit trail for compliance and record-keeping.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XD03: Display Customer
  FD03: Display Customer - Company Code
  XD02: Change Customer
  FD02: Change Customer - Company Code
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change customer master data. If not, you may need to contact your SAP security team.
  
  
  
  Impact of Deletion Flag:
  
  A deletion flag prevents any further transactions from being processed for that customer account, including invoicing, payments, and other financial activities.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 3G225 and restore the functionality of the customer account in question.