How To Fix CKMLDUVN505 - Only entries that have already been saved can be deleted

CKMLDUVN505 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: CKMLDUVN - Inventory differences distribution messages

• Message number: 505

• Message text: Only entries that have already been saved can be deleted

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CKMLDUVN505 - Details

• The SAP error message CKMLDUVN505, which states "Only entries that have already been saved can be deleted," typically occurs in the context of the Material Ledger (ML) or during the processing of material movements and valuations. This error indicates that you are trying to delete an entry that has not yet been saved in the system, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  
  Unsaved Entries: The most common cause of this error is that you are attempting to delete a record that has not been committed to the database. This can happen if you are working in a session where changes have not been saved.
  Incorrect Transaction Flow: You might be trying to delete entries in a transaction that does not allow deletion of unsaved entries.
  User Authorization: In some cases, the user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete certain entries, leading to confusion about whether the entry is saved or not.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Save the Entry: