How To Fix 67153 - The & has a delete flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 67 - Loans Messages - Financial Assets Management

• Message number: 153

• Message text: The & has a delete flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67153 - The & has a delete flag ?

  The SAP error message 67153, which states "The & has a delete flag," typically occurs when you are trying to perform an operation on a master data record (such as a material, vendor, or customer) that has been marked for deletion. This means that the record is flagged in the system to indicate that it should not be used in transactions or further processing.
  Cause:
  
  Delete Flag Set: The primary cause of this error is that the object (e.g., material, vendor, customer) has been marked with a delete flag. This flag indicates that the record is no longer active and should not be processed.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity by preventing operations on records that are marked for deletion to avoid inconsistencies in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Delete Flag:
  
  Use transaction codes like MM03 (for materials), XD03 (for customers), or MK03 (for vendors) to display the record in question.
  Check if the delete flag is set. This is usually found in the status or general data section of the record.
  
  
  
  Remove the Delete Flag:
  
  If you determine that the record should be active, you can remove the delete flag. This can typically be done using the same transaction code you used to check the record.
  For example, in the case of a material, you can use MM02 to change the material and uncheck the delete flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you are unsure whether the record should be active or deleted, consult with your team or the relevant stakeholders to confirm the status of the record.
  
  
  
  Recreate the Record:
  
  If the record is indeed no longer needed and should be deleted, you may need to create a new record if you need to continue using that data.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for the type of master data you are dealing with (e.g., MM01, MM02, MM03 for materials; XD01, XD02, XD03 for customers; MK01, MK02, MK03 for vendors).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the record.
  Data Management Policies: Be aware of your organization's data management policies regarding the deletion and archiving of master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 67153 and continue with your operations in SAP.