How To Fix AO378 - The deletion indicator is set for &1 - only display is possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 378

• Message text: The deletion indicator is set for &1 - only display is possible

What causes this issue?

The deletion indicator is set for appropriation request &V1&.
Appropriation request &V1& cannot be changed.

System Response

The system automatically goes to the display transaction for the
appropriation request.

How to fix this error?

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message AO378 - The deletion indicator is set for &1 - only display is possible ?

  The SAP error message AO378 indicates that a particular asset (or object) has been marked with a deletion indicator, which means that it is flagged for deletion and can no longer be modified or deleted through standard transactions. Instead, the system allows only display access to the asset.
  Cause:
  The deletion indicator is set for an asset when it is marked for deletion in the asset accounting module. This can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  Business Process: The asset is no longer in use, and the organization has decided to remove it from active accounting.
  Manual Setting: A user may have manually set the deletion indicator during asset management processes.
  System Configuration: Certain configurations or processes in the system may automatically set the deletion indicator based on specific criteria.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the AO378 error and allow further actions on the asset, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the asset master data using transaction code AS03 (Display Asset).
  Check if the deletion indicator is set. If it is, you will see a specific field indicating this status.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion indicator by using transaction code AS02 (Change Asset).
  Locate the deletion indicator field and unset it. Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your Team:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the deletion indicator, consult with your finance or asset management team. They may have policies in place regarding the handling of assets marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Ensure that the asset should indeed be active and not marked for deletion. If it is part of a business process, follow the appropriate procedures to handle it.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Asset Accounting (FI-AA): This module in SAP is responsible for managing fixed assets, including their acquisition, depreciation, and disposal.
  Deletion Indicator: This is a flag in SAP that indicates whether an asset is to be considered for deletion. It is a common practice to mark assets for deletion before they are permanently removed from the system.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to asset master data. If not, you may need to work with your SAP security team.
  
  If you continue to experience issues or if the asset should not be active, it may be beneficial to consult SAP documentation or reach out to SAP support for further assistance.