How To Fix 67154 - The & has a delete flag

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 154

• Message text: The & has a delete flag

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 67154 - The & has a delete flag ?

  The SAP error message 67154, 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 most common cause of this error is that the master data record has been marked with a delete flag. This can happen if the record was intentionally flagged for deletion by a user or through a batch process.
  Data Integrity: The system prevents operations on records that are marked for deletion to maintain data integrity and avoid inconsistencies in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Delete Flag: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials, XK02 for vendors, or FD02 for customers).
  Enter the master data record number and check the status of the delete flag.
  
  
  
  Remove the Delete Flag:
  
  If you determine that the record should not be deleted, you can remove the delete flag:
  
  For materials: Use transaction code MM02, select the relevant views, and uncheck the "Deletion Flag" checkbox.
  For vendors: Use transaction code XK02, navigate to the relevant section, and uncheck the "Deletion Flag."
  For customers: Use transaction code FD02, and similarly, uncheck the "Deletion Flag."
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team: If you are unsure whether the record should be restored, consult with your team or the data owner to confirm the status of the record.
  
  
  Check for Dependencies: Ensure that there are no dependent records or transactions that might be affected by removing the delete flag.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for the type of master data you are dealing with (e.g., MM02 for materials, XK02 for vendors, FD02 for customers).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify master data records in SAP.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation or help files for more details on handling master data and delete flags.
  System Logs: Check system logs or change documents to see who set the delete flag and why, which can provide context for the decision.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 67154 and manage the master data record appropriately.