How To Fix FV172 - Posting not possible since the deletion indicator was set


FV172 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: FV - Electronic Banking Messages

  • Message number: 172

  • Message text: Posting not possible since the deletion indicator was set

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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FV172 - Posting not possible since the deletion indicator was set ?
    The SAP error message FV172 ("Posting not possible since the deletion indicator was set") typically occurs when you attempt to post a transaction to a financial document or an asset that has been marked for deletion. This means that the system has flagged the document or asset as no longer valid for further postings, which is why you are encountering this error.
    
    Cause: Deletion Indicator Set: The primary cause of this error is that the deletion indicator has been set for the relevant document or asset. This can happen if: The document was marked for deletion in a previous transaction. The asset has been flagged for deletion in the asset master data. Document Status: The document may have been archived or flagged in a way that prevents further postings.
    Solution: To resolve the FV172 error, you can take the following steps: Check the Document/Asset: Identify the document or asset that is causing the error. You can do this by

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