How To Fix J3898 - Financial object deactivated. Changes cause status information to be lost

J3898 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 898

• Message text: Financial object deactivated. Changes cause status information to be lost

What causes this issue?

The financial object has the status <LS>Deactivated</>. You can change
the financial object, but if you do so, the system resets the status to
<LS>Changed</>.
The information that the financial object was already deactivated is
then lost.
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System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message J3898 - Financial object deactivated. Changes cause status information to be lost ?

  The SAP error message J3898, which states "Financial object deactivated. Changes cause status information to be lost," typically occurs in the context of financial accounting or controlling modules when there are attempts to make changes to a financial object (like a cost center, internal order, or project) that has been deactivated. This can happen for various reasons, such as changes in organizational structure, project completion, or other business processes.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deactivation of Financial Object: The financial object you are trying to modify has been marked as inactive or deactivated in the system. This means that it is no longer available for transactions or changes.
  Status Information Loss: The system is designed to prevent changes to deactivated objects to avoid losing important status information that could affect reporting and financial integrity.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that dictate when and how financial objects can be deactivated or modified.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: