How To Fix CK199 - G/L account & & has deletion indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CK - Product Costing Messages

• Message number: 199

• Message text: G/L account & & has deletion indicator

What causes this issue?

The system is trying to use G/L account &V1& &V2& although is was
already marked for deletion.

How to fix this error?

Check to see whether the deletion indicator is still current.
If this G/L account is to be deleted, check the account determination.
If necessary, contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message CK199 - G/L account & & has deletion indicator ?

  The SAP error message CK199 indicates that a General Ledger (G/L) account has a deletion indicator set, which prevents certain transactions from being processed. This error typically arises during the execution of costing-related transactions, such as when trying to post costs to a G/L account that is marked for deletion.
  Cause:
  The deletion indicator on a G/L account signifies that the account is no longer active for posting. This can happen for several reasons:
  
  The account is obsolete and should not be used for new transactions.
  The account has been marked for deletion by a user or during a cleanup process.
  The account is part of a restructuring or reorganization of the chart of accounts.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the CK199 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the G/L Account Status:
  
  Go to the G/L account master data in SAP (Transaction Code: FS00).
  Enter the G/L account number and the company code.
  Check if the deletion indicator is set.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If the account is still needed, you can remove the deletion indicator:
  
  In the G/L account master data screen, navigate to the "Control" tab.
  Uncheck the "Deletion Indicator" checkbox.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance Team:
  
  If you are unsure whether the account should be active or not, consult with your finance or accounting team to confirm the status of the G/L account.
  
  
  
  Use an Alternative Account:
  
  If the account is indeed obsolete and should not be used, consider using an alternative G/L account for your transactions.
  
  
  
  Review Posting Logic:
  
  Ensure that your posting logic or configuration does not inadvertently attempt to post to a deleted account.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: G/L Account Master Data
  FBL3N: G/L Account Line Item Display
  OB52: Open and Close Posting Periods
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to G/L account management and deletion indicators for more detailed guidance.
  
  
  
  User Roles:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify G/L account settings.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the CK199 error and continue with your transactions in SAP.