How To Fix NAA162 - Item &2, purchasing doc. &1 is deleted, Inactive indicator &3 invalid

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NAA - Subsequent settlement (Purchasing)

• Message number: 162

• Message text: Item &2, purchasing doc. &1 is deleted, Inactive indicator &3 invalid

What causes this issue?

Item &V2& of purchasing document &V1& is deleted. This means that the
document conditions should have the 'W' deactivated indicator set (the
document item is statistical).
However, indicator &V3& (&V4&) excludes the current condition from the
valuation.

System Response

The business volume update will not be carried out again in the setup of
statistical data nor can the subsequent update be checked.

How to fix this error?

Contact your system administrator.

Procedure for System Administrators

Contact SAP.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NAA162 - Item &2, purchasing doc. &1 is deleted, Inactive indicator &3 invalid ?

  The SAP error message NAA162 indicates that there is an issue with a purchasing document that has been marked as deleted, and the inactive indicator associated with it is invalid. This error typically arises in the context of purchasing documents such as purchase orders or contracts.
  Cause:
  
  Deleted Purchasing Document: The purchasing document (e.g., purchase order) referenced in the error message has been deleted or marked as inactive in the system.
  Invalid Inactive Indicator: The inactive indicator (which could be a status or flag) is not valid for the current context or is not applicable to the deleted document.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the status of the purchasing document (purchase order, contract, etc.) in the SAP system. You can do this by using transaction codes like ME23N (Display Purchase Order) or ME33K (Display Contract).
  If the document is indeed deleted, you may need to check if it can be restored or if you need to create a new document.
  
  
  
  Review Inactive Indicator:
  
  Check the configuration or settings related to the inactive indicator. Ensure that the indicator being used is valid for the type of purchasing document you are working with.
  If the inactive indicator is set incorrectly, you may need to update it to a valid status.
  
  
  
  Consult with SAP Support:
  
  If you are unable to resolve the issue through the above steps, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting SAP Notes for any known issues related to this error message.
  
  
  
  Check Customizations:
  
  If your organization has custom developments or enhancements in the purchasing module, review those to ensure they are not causing conflicts with standard SAP behavior.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After making any changes, perform testing to ensure that the error does not reoccur and that the purchasing process can continue without issues.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as ME23N, ME22N (Change Purchase Order), and ME31K (Create Contract).
  SAP Notes: Search for SAP Notes related to error NAA162 in the SAP Support Portal for any specific patches or updates that may address this issue.
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on purchasing processes and error handling for further insights.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.