How To Fix AM046 - Address marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AM - Business Address Services

• Message number: 046

• Message text: Address marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AM046 - Address marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message AM046, which states "Address marked for deletion," typically occurs when you attempt to use an address in the system that has been flagged for deletion. This can happen in various SAP modules, particularly in Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Customer/Vendor Master Data.
  Cause:
  
  Address Marked for Deletion: The address associated with a customer, vendor, or asset has been marked 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 This means that the address is no longer valid for transactions.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 flagged 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 relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code BP for Business Partner, AS02 for Asset Master Data).
  Check the address details to see if it is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark the Address:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can unmark the address for deletion. This is typically done in the address maintenance screen by removing the deletion flag.
  For Business Partners, you can do this in the "Edit" mode of the Business Partner.
  
  
  
  Create a New Address:
  
  If the address is no longer valid and cannot be unmarked, consider creating a new address and associating it with the relevant master data.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the address status, contact 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 valid addresses were inadvertently marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner), AS02 (Change Asset), and XD02 (Change Customer) to manage addresses.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to master data.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing addresses and understanding the implications of marking data for deletion.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AM046 error and ensure that the address can be used in your transactions.