How To Fix K5105 - Substitution & is marked for deletion.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Substitution & is marked for deletion.

What causes this issue?

Substitution &V1& is used in account determination and can therefore be
deleted only after saving the account determination.

System Response

The SAP R/3 System marks substitution &V1& for deletion.

How to fix this error?

Save the account determination in order to delete the substitution. If
you end account substitution without saving, the substitution remains.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5105 - Substitution & is marked for deletion. ?

  The SAP error message K5105, which states "Substitution & is marked for deletion," typically occurs in the context of the SAP Controlling (CO) module, particularly when dealing with substitution rules in the system. This error indicates that a specific substitution rule or object you are trying to use has been marked for deletion and is therefore not available for processing.
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The substitution rule or object has been flagged as deleted in the system. This could happen if it was intentionally marked for deletion by a user or through a system process.
  Configuration Changes: Changes in the configuration or settings related to substitution rules may have led to this error.
  Data Integrity Issues: There may be inconsistencies in the data or configuration that are causing the system to recognize the substitution as deleted.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check the Status: Verify the status of the substitution rule in the SAP system. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., transaction code OKEB for substitution rules) and checking if the rule is indeed marked for deletion.
  Restore the Substitution: If the substitution rule is marked for deletion but is still needed, you can unmark it. This typically involves changing the status of the substitution rule back to active.
  Create a New Substitution: If the substitution rule is no longer needed or cannot be restored, consider creating a new substitution rule that meets your requirements.
  Consult Documentation: Review any documentation or change logs to understand why the substitution was marked for deletion and whether it was part of a larger change in the system.
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP notes for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as OKEB (for substitution rules) and OKEC (for validation).
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes for any known issues or patches related to substitution rules and error K5105.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify substitution rules in the system.
  Testing: After making changes, conduct thorough testing to ensure that the substitution works as intended and does not cause any further issues.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to address the K5105 error and ensure that your substitution rules are functioning correctly in SAP.