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

AC262 - Overview

• 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 This can happen if the index series is no longer valid or has been removed from the system.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