How To Fix 5A087 - Object & & & is already delimited on &

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 5A - Basis Personnel Management

• Message number: 087

• Message text: Object & & & is already delimited on &

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 5A087 - Object & & & is already delimited on & ?

  The SAP error message 5A087 indicates that an object (such as a material, vendor, or customer) is already delimited on a specific date. This means that the object has been marked as inactive or has reached its end of life as of that date, and any further changes or transactions involving that object cannot be processed.
  Cause:
  The error typically occurs in the following scenarios:
  
  Delimitation of Objects: The object in question has been delimited (marked as inactive) in the system, which prevents any further changes or transactions.
  Incorrect Date: The date you are trying to use for the transaction or change is after the delimitation date.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data that lead to the system not recognizing the current status of the object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Object Status:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (for materials), BP (for business partners), or XD03 (for customers) to check the status of the object.
  Look for the validity dates and see if the object is indeed delimited.
  
  
  
  Review Delimitation Date:
  
  If the object is delimited, check the delimitation date. If you need to make changes, you may need to extend the validity period of the object.
  This can be done by using the appropriate transaction to change the validity dates.
  
  
  
  Recreate or Reactivate:
  
  If the object is no longer needed, consider creating a new object or reactivating the existing one if applicable.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to the specific object type for additional guidance on handling delimitation.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes for the object type you are dealing with (e.g., MM03, BP, XD03).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to this error message.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the object in question.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.