How To Fix FQ317 - The delete flag cannot be set when inserting

FQ317 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FQ - Payment Requests and Payment Program

• Message number: 317

• Message text: The delete flag cannot be set when inserting

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FQ317 - The delete flag cannot be set when inserting ?

  The SAP error message FQ317 ("The delete flag cannot be set when inserting") typically occurs in the context of financial document processing, particularly when dealing with the posting of documents in the SAP system. This error indicates that there is an attempt to set a delete flag on a record that is being inserted, which is not allowed.
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when:
  
  Inserting a New Record: You are trying to insert a new record into a table or a data structure where the delete flag is being set at the same time.
  Incorrect Logic in Custom Code: If there is custom code (like a user exit, BAdI, or enhancement) that attempts to set the delete flag while inserting a new record, it will trigger this error.
  Data Integrity Rules: SAP has built-in data integrity rules that prevent the setting of a delete flag on records that do not yet exist in the database.
  
  
  Solution:
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