How To Fix M5702 - CAUTION! Data from version & will be deleted

M5702 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: M5 - LIS: Standard Analyses (Inventory Controlling Doc. Analysis)

• Message number: 702

• Message text: CAUTION! Data from version & will be deleted

What causes this issue?

In preparation for the setup of statistical data, the system deletes
the data in version &V1& of all of the selected info structures. The
system does not create a backup copy of the data.

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?

Choose "Proceed", if you want the data to be deleted. Choose "Cancel"
if you do not want the data to be deleted (for example, if you want to
create a backup copy first). This terminates execution of the
statistical data setup program.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

M5702 - Details

• The SAP error message M5702, which states "CAUTION! Data from version & will be deleted," typically occurs in the context of inventory management or material management when you are trying to delete or change data related to a specific version of a material or inventory record. This message serves as a warning that the action you are about to take will result in the deletion of data associated with the specified version.
  
  Cause:
  
  Version Management: The error is often related to version management in SAP, where different versions of data (like material master records) are maintained. When you attempt to delete or modify a version, the system warns you that this action will lead to the loss of data for that version.
  Data Integrity: SAP is designed to maintain data integrity, and this warning is a precaution to ensure that users are aware of the implications of their actions.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Review the Data: Before proceeding