How To Fix AC262 - You cannot make changes (index series & deleted)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AC - Error messages from Asset Customizing

• Message number: 262

• Message text: You cannot make changes (index series & deleted)

What causes this issue?

You want to change the text of an index series.
However, you just deleted the index series.

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?

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AC262 - You cannot make changes (index series & deleted) ?

  The SAP error message AC262, which states "You cannot make changes (index series & deleted)," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to make changes to an asset that has been marked for deletion or is part of a deleted index series. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Asset: The asset you are trying to modify has been marked for deletion. In SAP, assets can be flagged for deletion, which prevents any further changes to their master data.
  Index Series Deleted: The index series associated with the asset has been deleted. This can happen if the index series is no longer valid or has been removed from the system.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes to asset data do not lead to inconsistencies, especially if the asset is in a deleted state.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Asset Status:
  
  Go to the Asset Master Data (transaction code AS03) and check the status of the asset. If it is marked for deletion, you will need to reverse this status.
  If the asset is marked for deletion, you can use transaction code AS02 to change the asset status back to active (if applicable).
  
  
  
  Review Index Series:
  
  If the issue is related to the index series, you may need to check if the index series is indeed deleted. You can do this by navigating to the relevant configuration settings in Asset Accounting.
  If the index series is deleted and you need to restore it, you may need to consult with your SAP administrator or technical team to see if it can be reactivated or if a new index series needs to be created.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to Asset Accounting for more detailed information on handling deleted assets and index series.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to this error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS03: Display Asset Master Data
  AS02: Change Asset Master Data
  OAOA: Configuration for Asset Accounting (to manage index series)
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or updates related to error AC262. You can search for relevant notes in the SAP Support Portal.
  
  
  User Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.