How To Fix AA972 - Line item was deleted

AA972 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AA - Messages for Asset Accounting

• Message number: 972

• Message text: Line item was deleted

What causes this issue?

You have deleted a line item.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

You can continue processing.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AA972 - Details

• The SAP error message AA972 ("Line item was deleted") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you are trying to process a transaction related to an asset that has had its line item deleted. This can happen during various operations, such as posting transactions, running reports, or executing asset-related programs.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The line item for the asset may have been manually deleted by a user, either intentionally or accidentally.
  Data Consistency Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the database, possibly due to incomplete transactions or errors during data migration.
  Posting Errors: If a posting was made to an asset that has been deleted or is in a state that does not allow further postings, this error can occur.
  
  Configuration Issues: Incorrect configuration settings in Asset Accounting could lead to this error.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Asset Status: Verify the status of the asset in question. Ensure that it is active and not marked for