How To Fix KV223 - Leading order & has deletion indicator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: KV - Variance Analysis for Cost Centers and Cost Objects

• Message number: 223

• Message text: Leading order & has deletion indicator

What causes this issue?

You selected variance version &v1& from a list of valid variance
versions. This version controls
which data is compared to calculate variances
which target cost version is used
which variance categories may be calculated

System Response

The system will calculate, simulate or display variances only for the
variance version you selected.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message KV223 - Leading order & has deletion indicator ?

  The SAP error message KV223, which states "Leading order & has deletion indicator," typically occurs in the context of sales and distribution (SD) or production planning (PP) when there is an attempt to process a leading order that has been marked for deletion. This can happen in various scenarios, such as when trying to create or change a document that references the leading order.
  Cause:
  The error is caused by the presence of a deletion indicator on the leading order. This means that the order has been flagged for deletion in the system, and as a result, it cannot be processed further. The deletion indicator is often set when an order is no longer valid or needed, and it prevents any further transactions from being executed against that order.
  Solution:
  To resolve the KV223 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Leading Order:
  
  Identify the leading order referenced in the error message. You can do this by looking at the order number provided in the error message.
  
  
  
  Review the Deletion Indicator:
  
  Access the leading order in the SAP system and check if the deletion indicator is set. You can do this by navigating to the order in the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales orders, CO03 for production orders).
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If the order is still valid and should not be deleted, you can remove the deletion indicator. This can typically be done in the order details screen by unchecking the deletion indicator field. Note that you may need appropriate authorizations to make this change.
  
  
  
  Consult with Stakeholders:
  
  If you are unsure whether the order should be active or deleted, consult with relevant stakeholders (e.g., sales, production, or project management) to confirm the status of the order.
  
  
  
  Reprocess the Transaction:
  
  After removing the deletion indicator, try to reprocess the transaction that triggered the error.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  VA03: Display Sales Order
  CO03: Display Production Order
  ME23N: Display Purchase Order (if applicable)
  
  
  
  Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to order management and deletion indicators for more detailed information on handling orders.
  
  
  
  User Authorizations:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify orders and remove deletion indicators.
  
  
  
  System Configuration:
  
  In some cases, the deletion indicator may be set due to specific business rules or configurations in the system. It may be worth reviewing these settings if the issue persists.
  
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the KV223 error and continue with your business processes in SAP.