How To Fix F2609 - Deletion not allowed: & is mandatory function

F2609 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F2 - Master Data Maintenance: Customer, Vendor

• Message number: 609

• Message text: Deletion not allowed: & is mandatory function

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F2609 - Details

• The SAP error message F2609, which states "Deletion not allowed: & is mandatory function," typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or master data management within the SAP system. This error indicates that a certain mandatory function or field is required and cannot be deleted or left empty.
  
  Cause:
  
  Mandatory Fields: The error usually arises when an attempt is made to delete or modify a record that has mandatory fields that must be filled out. For example, in financial documents, certain fields like account numbers, company codes, or other critical data may be required.
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have been set up in such a way that certain functions or fields are marked as mandatory, and the deletion of these fields is not permitted.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if a mandatory field is linked to other processes or data, the system will prevent deletion to maintain consistency.
  
  
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