How To Fix F5A002 - Vendor account & & is flagged for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 002

• Message text: Vendor account & & is flagged for deletion

What causes this issue?

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

System Response

How to fix this error?

INCLUDE 'CUSTOMIZED_MESSAGE_INFO' OBJECT DOKU ID TX

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A002 - Vendor account & & is flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message F5A002 indicates that a vendor account is flagged for deletion. This means that the vendor account you are trying to use has been marked in the system as inactive or scheduled for deletion, which prevents any transactions from being processed against it.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The vendor account has been set with a deletion flag, which can happen for various reasons, such as:
  
  The vendor is no longer active or relevant for business operations.
  The vendor has been merged with another vendor.
  The vendor has been deactivated due to compliance or performance issues.
  
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status:
  
  Go to the vendor master data in SAP (transaction code XK03 or MK03).
  Enter the vendor number and check the status of the vendor account.
  
  
  
  Remove Deletion Flag:
  
  If you have the necessary authorization, you can remove the deletion flag:
  
  Use transaction code XK02 (or MK02) to change the vendor master data.
  Navigate to the "Control" tab and uncheck the "Flag for Deletion" option.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Relevant Departments:
  
  If you do not have the authorization to make changes, consult with your finance or procurement department to understand why the vendor was flagged for deletion and whether it should be reactivated.
  
  
  
  Create a New Vendor:
  
  If the vendor is indeed no longer valid and should not be reactivated, consider creating a new vendor account for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is managed in SAP is crucial. The vendor master contains all the information related to vendors, including their payment terms, addresses, and contact details.
  Deletion Flags: SAP allows users to flag vendor accounts for deletion to prevent further transactions. This is a common practice for managing vendor data effectively.
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make changes to vendor master data. If not, you may need to work with someone who has the appropriate access rights.
  
  Additional Notes:
  
  Always ensure that any changes made to vendor accounts are in compliance with your organization's policies and procedures.
  Document any changes made for future reference and audit purposes.