How To Fix AM005 - Address version '&' flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 005

• Message text: Address version '&' flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM005 - Address version '&' flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message AM005, which states "Address version '&' flagged for deletion," typically occurs when an address in the SAP system has been marked for deletion. This can happen in various modules, including Asset Management, where addresses are associated with assets or vendors.
  Cause:
  
  Address Flagged for Deletion: The address version you are trying to use has been flagged for deletion in the system. This means that the address is no longer valid for transactions.
  Data Maintenance: During data maintenance, an address may have been marked for deletion by a user or through a data migration process.
  Configuration Issues: Sometimes, configuration settings or data inconsistencies can lead to this error.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Address Status:
  
  Go to the address management transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner or SU01 for User Maintenance) and check the status of the address version in question.
  If the address is indeed flagged for deletion, you may need to unflag it or create a new address.
  
  
  
  Unflag the Address:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unflag the address for deletion. This typically involves changing the status of the address in the relevant transaction.
  Navigate to the address record and change the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Create a New Address:
  
  If the address cannot be unflagged or if it is no longer needed, consider creating a new address and updating the relevant records to use the new address.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, consult with your SAP administrator or the person responsible for data maintenance in your organization.
  
  
  
  Review Data Migration Processes:
  
  If this issue arose after a data migration, review the migration process to ensure that addresses were correctly flagged and that no necessary addresses were inadvertently marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), SU01 (User Maintenance), or OACT (for checking account types) depending on where the address is used.
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to address management and deletion flags.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation for address management to understand how addresses are handled in your specific version of SAP.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM005 error and ensure that the address in question is valid for use in your SAP transactions.