How To Fix AO184 - The delete flag was set for &1

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: AO - Appropriation requests - Master data / Customizing

• Message number: 184

• Message text: The delete flag was set for &1

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO184 - The delete flag was set for &1 ?

  The SAP error message AO184 ("The delete flag was set for &1") typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) when you attempt to perform an operation on an asset that has been marked for deletion. This means that the asset is flagged in the system and cannot be processed further until the flag is removed.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the asset being marked with a deletion flag. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The asset is no longer in use and has been flagged for deletion.
  A user or process has set the deletion flag on the asset, indicating that it should not be included in further transactions.
  The asset may have been transferred or disposed of, and the deletion flag was set as part of that process.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO184 error, you need to remove the deletion flag from the asset. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 (Change Asset) to access the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  In the asset master record, navigate to the "Status" tab.
  Look for the field that indicates the deletion flag (usually labeled as "Deletion Flag" or similar).
  Uncheck or remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After making the necessary changes, save the asset master record.
  
  
  
  Re-attempt the Operation:
  
  Once the deletion flag has been removed, you can re-attempt the operation that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  AS01: Create Asset
  AS02: Change Asset
  AS03: Display Asset
  AS11: Create Asset Subnumber
  AS12: Change Asset Subnumber
  AS13: Display Asset Subnumber
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Refer to SAP Help documentation for Asset Accounting for more detailed information on asset management and handling deletion flags.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change asset master records, as this may be restricted based on user roles.
  
  
  
  Consulting with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure why the deletion flag was set or if it should be removed, consult with your finance or asset management team to ensure compliance with your organization's policies.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the AO184 error and continue with your asset-related transactions in SAP.