How To Fix KO229 - Deletion flag has not been set

KO229 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 229

• Message text: Deletion flag has not been set

What causes this issue?

You did not set the delete flag.

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?

Set the delete flag.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO229 - Deletion flag has not been set ?

  The SAP error message KO229, which states "Deletion flag has not been set," typically occurs in the context of controlling (CO) and is related to the management of cost objects, such as internal orders or cost centers. This error indicates that the system is trying to delete or archive a cost object that has not been marked with a deletion flag, which is necessary for the deletion process.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Not Set: The primary cause of this error is that the deletion flag for the cost object (e.g., internal order, cost center) has not been activated. In SAP, before you can delete or archive certain objects, you must set a deletion flag to indicate that the object is no longer needed.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces this rule to maintain data integrity and ensure that no active or relevant cost objects are deleted inadvertently.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the KO229 error, you need to set