How To Fix AJ172 - Operand &1 is not used as a deletion operand

AJ172 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AJ - Billing program

• Message number: 172

• Message text: Operand &1 is not used as a deletion operand

What causes this issue?

You use operand &v1& as the input operand of a deletion variant in
schema step &v2&. However, the operand is not used as a
<DS:DE.DELOPERAND>deletion operand</> in any other schema step. This is
not permitted.

System Response

The schema is not consistent and cannot be saved.

How to fix this error?

Maintain the deletion operand in the schema.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AJ172 - Operand &1 is not used as a deletion operand ?

  The SAP error message AJ172, which states "Operand &1 is not used as a deletion operand," typically occurs in the context of asset accounting when you are trying to perform a deletion operation on an asset or a group of assets. This error indicates that the operand you are trying to use in your deletion operation is not recognized as a valid deletion operand by the system.
  
  Cause:
  
  Incorrect Operand: The operand you are trying to use may not be defined as a deletion operand in the system. This could happen if the asset is not in a status that allows for deletion.
  Asset Status: The asset may be in a status that does not permit deletion, such as being in use, having open transactions, or being part of a closed fiscal year.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the asset accounting module that restrict certain operations based on the asset type