How To Fix IST0021 - Equipment & is flagged for deletion. It cannot be copied.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: IST0 - General Messages IS Telecommunications

• Message number: 021

• Message text: Equipment & is flagged for deletion. It cannot be copied.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message IST0021 - Equipment & is flagged for deletion. It cannot be copied. ?

  The SAP error message IST0021 indicates that the equipment you are trying to work with is flagged for deletion. This means that the equipment record is marked in the system as no longer valid or needed, and therefore, it cannot be copied or used in transactions.
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The equipment record has been marked with a deletion flag, which is a common practice in SAP to prevent further use of obsolete or unnecessary records.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces this restriction to maintain data integrity and ensure that no transactions are performed on equipment that is no longer active.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Equipment Status:
  
  Use transaction code IE03 (Display Equipment) to view the equipment details.
  Check if the equipment is indeed flagged for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag:
  
  If you have the necessary authorizations, you can remove the deletion flag using transaction code IE02 (Change Equipment).
  Navigate to the "Status" tab and uncheck the "Deletion Flag" option.
  Save your changes.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the status, contact your SAP administrator or the relevant team responsible for equipment management in your organization.
  
  
  
  Create a New Equipment Record:
  
  If the equipment is truly obsolete and should not be used, consider creating a new equipment record instead of trying to copy the flagged one.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  IE03: Display Equipment
  IE02: Change Equipment
  IE01: Create Equipment
  
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for more details on equipment management and handling deletion flags.
  
  
  Best Practices: Regularly review and clean up equipment records to avoid clutter and ensure that only valid records are active in the system.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the IST0021 error and manage your equipment records effectively.