How To Fix KO478 - Deletion flags were removed from selected orders, where possible

KO478 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KO - Master data for CO orders

• Message number: 478

• Message text: Deletion flags were removed from selected orders, where possible

What causes this issue?

The deletion flag was removed for the orders you selected.
All orders for which this transaction could not be carried out remain
unchanged.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KO478 - Deletion flags were removed from selected orders, where possible ?

  The SAP error message KO478, which states "Deletion flags were removed from selected orders, where possible," typically occurs in the context of order management within the SAP system, particularly in the Production Planning (PP) or Controlling (CO) modules. This message indicates that the system has attempted to delete certain orders but was unable to do so for all of them, leading to the removal of deletion flags from some orders.
  
  Cause:
  
  
  Deletion Flags: The deletion flag is a marker that indicates an order should be deleted. However, certain conditions may prevent the deletion of an order, such as:
  
  The order is still in use or has been partially processed.
  There are dependencies or linked documents (e.g., purchase orders, invoices) that prevent deletion.
  The order is in a status that does not allow deletion (e.g., completed or closed).
  The user does not have the necessary authorizations to delete the order.
  
  
  
  System Settings: The configuration settings in the SAP