How To Fix F5A200 - Held document & was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: F5A - Document Editing

• Message number: 200

• Message text: Held document & was deleted

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message F5A200 - Held document & was deleted ?

  The SAP error message "F5A200 Held document & was deleted" typically indicates that a document that was previously held (possibly for review or approval) has been deleted from the system. This can occur in various contexts, such as financial documents, purchase orders, or other transactional records.
  Causes:
  
  Manual Deletion: The document may have been manually deleted by a user with the appropriate permissions.
  System Process: A background job or process may have deleted the document as part of a cleanup or archiving routine.
  Error in Workflow: If the document was part of a workflow, an error in the workflow process could lead to the document being held and subsequently deleted.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be issues with data integrity or consistency in the database that led to the document being marked as deleted.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Document Status: Verify the status of the document in the system. If it was held, check the reasons for holding and whether it can be reactivated or restored.
  Review Change Logs: Look at the change logs or audit trails to see who deleted the document and why. This can provide insights into whether it was a manual action or part of a process.
  Restore from Backup: If the document is critical and was deleted unintentionally, check if it can be restored from a backup, if available.
  Consult with IT Support: If the deletion seems to be a system error or if you cannot find the document, consult with your IT support team or SAP Basis team for further investigation.
  Review Workflow Configuration: If the document was part of a workflow, review the workflow configuration to ensure that it is set up correctly and that there are no issues causing documents to be held and deleted unexpectedly.
  
  Related Information:
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message. SAP frequently updates its knowledge base with solutions to common problems.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes (e.g., SE16 for table display, SM37 for job monitoring) that can help you investigate the issue further.
  User Permissions: Ensure that users have the appropriate permissions to manage documents and that there are no conflicts in user roles that could lead to unintended deletions.
  
  If the issue persists or if you need more specific guidance, consider reaching out to SAP support or your organization's SAP administrator for assistance.