How To Fix K5108 - Substitution &, marked for deletion, cannot be deleted.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: K5 - CO Reconciliation Ledger

• Message number: 108

• Message text: Substitution &, marked for deletion, cannot be deleted.

What causes this issue?

A serious system error has occured.

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?

Contact your system administrator.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message K5108 - Substitution &, marked for deletion, cannot be deleted. ?

  The SAP error message K5108 indicates that a substitution (a type of configuration in SAP that allows for the replacement of one value with another in certain contexts) is marked for deletion but cannot be deleted. This typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules where substitutions are used to manage data entry and reporting.
  Cause:
  
  Substitution Status: The substitution is marked for deletion, but there may be dependencies or references to it that prevent its deletion.
  Active Usage: The substitution might still be in use in some transactions or configurations, which means it cannot be fully deleted until those references are resolved.
  Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to delete the substitution.
  System Configuration: There may be system settings or configurations that prevent the deletion of certain substitutions.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Dependencies: Review the substitution to see if it is still being referenced in any active configurations or transactions. If it is, you will need to remove those references before you can delete the substitution.
  Change Status: If the substitution is marked for deletion but you need it, you can change its status back to active. This can usually be done in the substitution configuration screen.
  Authorization Check: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to delete substitutions. If not, contact your SAP security administrator to obtain the required permissions.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for specific instructions on managing substitutions in your version of SAP.
  Contact Support: If the issue persists, consider reaching out to SAP support or your internal SAP support team for further assistance.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may need to use transaction codes like OB28 (for substitution) to manage substitutions in SAP.
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that might address this specific error or provide additional troubleshooting steps.
  System Logs: Review system logs for any additional error messages or warnings that might provide more context about why the substitution cannot be deleted.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the cause of the error and take appropriate action to resolve it.