How To Fix B0165 - Partner & in role & is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: B0 - Business Partner General

• Message number: 165

• Message text: Partner & in role & is flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message B0165 - Partner & in role & is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message B0165 indicates that a business partner (BP) is flagged for deletion in the system. This typically means that the business partner is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions or processes. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, solution, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The business partner has been marked as "flagged for deletion" in the system. This can happen for various reasons, such as organizational changes, data cleanup efforts, or the business partner no longer being relevant to the business processes.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity by preventing the use of business partners that are marked for deletion to avoid inconsistencies in transactions.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check the Business Partner Status:
  
  Go to the Business Partner transaction (e.g., BP) and search for the specific business partner using its ID.
  Check the status of the business partner to confirm if it is indeed flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If the business partner should not be flagged for deletion, you can remove the deletion flag. This can typically be done by:
  
  Editing the business partner record in the BP transaction.
  Navigating to the relevant role (e.g., customer, vendor) and unchecking the deletion flag.
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether to remove the deletion flag, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., data governance team, business unit leaders) to ensure that the business partner should remain active.
  
  
  
  Create a New Business Partner:
  
  If the business partner is indeed obsolete and should not be reactivated, consider creating a new business partner record for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You can use transaction codes like BP (Business Partner) to manage business partner records.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to edit business partner records, as some roles may be restricted.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's data management policies for guidelines on managing business partners and handling deletion flags.
  Audit Trail: Keep in mind that changes to business partner statuses may need to be documented for audit purposes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the B0165 error and manage your business partner records effectively.