How To Fix HRPADCO153 - Creditor &1 is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: HRPADCO - Messages for Payroll Colombia

• Message number: 153

• Message text: Creditor &1 is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message HRPADCO153 - Creditor &1 is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message HRPADCO153 indicates that a creditor (vendor) is marked for deletion in the system. This typically occurs in the context of payroll or financial transactions where the system is trying to process a payment or transaction related to a vendor that has been flagged for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  
  Vendor Marked for Deletion: The primary cause of this error is that the vendor (creditor) has been marked for deletion in the vendor master data. This can happen for various reasons, such as the vendor no longer being active, a business decision to stop using the vendor, or administrative actions taken by the finance department.
  
  
  Data Maintenance: Sometimes, during data maintenance or migration activities, vendors may inadvertently be marked for deletion.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Vendor Status: 
  
  Go to the vendor master data (transaction code XK03 for general data or FK03 for company code data).
  Enter the vendor number and check the status. If the vendor is marked for deletion, you will see a specific indicator.
  
  
  
  Unmark Vendor for Deletion:
  
  If the vendor is still active and should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark the deletion flag. This can be done using transaction code XK02 (to change vendor data).
  Navigate to the relevant section and remove the deletion flag.
  
  
  
  Consult with Finance/Procurement: If you are unsure whether the vendor should be unmarked, consult with the finance or procurement department to confirm the vendor's status and whether it should remain active.
  
  
  Review Related Transactions: If the vendor is indeed marked for deletion but is still being referenced in transactions, you may need to review those transactions and either update them to reference a different vendor or resolve any outstanding issues.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Vendor Master Data: Understanding how vendor master data is structured and maintained in SAP is crucial. This includes knowing the different views (general, company code, purchasing) and how deletion flags work.
  Transaction Codes:
  
  XK03: Display Vendor
  XK02: Change Vendor
  FK03: Display Vendor (Company Code)
  FK02: Change Vendor (Company Code)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any specific patches or updates related to vendor management and deletion flags.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or user manuals for detailed procedures on managing vendor master data.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the HRPADCO153 error and ensure that your vendor data is accurate and up to date.