How To Fix J3681 - You cannot cost data records in delete mode

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: J3 - Dialog Messages for Data Pool Entry Transactions

• Message number: 681

• Message text: You cannot cost data records in delete mode

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3681 - You cannot cost data records in delete mode ?

  The SAP error message J3681, "You cannot cost data records in delete mode," typically occurs when you are trying to perform a costing operation on a material or data record that is in a "delete" status. This means that the system is not allowing you to process costing for records that are marked for deletion.
  Cause:
  
  Data Record Status: The material or data record you are trying to cost is marked for deletion. This could be due to a previous operation where the record was flagged for deletion.
  Costing Run Configuration: The costing run may be configured to include records that are not active or are in a delete status.
  User Permissions: The user may not have the necessary permissions to access or modify records that are in delete mode.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Status: Verify the status of the material or data record. If it is marked for deletion, you will need to change its status back to active before you can perform costing.
  
  You can do this by navigating to the material master record and checking the "Basic Data" or "Sales" views to see if the deletion flag is set.
  If it is set, you can remove the deletion flag (if you have the necessary permissions).
  
  
  
  Review Costing Run Settings: Ensure that the costing run is set up correctly and is not including records that are marked for deletion. You may need to adjust the selection criteria for the costing run.
  
  
  User Permissions: Check if your user role has the necessary permissions to access and modify the records. If not, contact your SAP administrator to adjust your permissions.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed information on handling costing and material records.
  
  
  Contact Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like MM02 (Change Material) to modify the material status or CK11N (Create Cost Estimate) to perform costing.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  Costing Variants: Familiarize yourself with the costing variants and how they interact with material statuses in your SAP environment.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message J3681 and successfully perform the costing operation.