How To Fix NI105 - You are deleting "actual" data (see long text)

NI105 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: NI - Document index processing

• Message number: 105

• Message text: You are deleting "actual" data (see long text)

What causes this issue?

Version '000' contains the original of the document index. This, or
part of it, will be deleted as a result of running the report.

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?

Check whether you really want to delete the data in version '000', and
check whether the data on the selection screen is correct.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message NI105 - You are deleting "actual" data (see long text) ?

  The SAP error message NI105 indicates that you are attempting to delete "actual" data, which is typically not allowed in SAP systems. This error is often encountered in the context of financial data, such as actual postings in controlling (CO) or financial accounting (FI) modules. The system is designed to protect actual data to maintain the integrity of financial reporting and historical records.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of the NI105 error is that the system is configured to prevent the deletion of actual data. This is a safeguard to ensure that financial records remain intact and that any reporting or analysis based on this data is reliable. Actual data usually refers to data that has been posted and is part of the financial statements.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the NI105 error, consider the following approaches:
  
  
  Check Data Type: Ensure that you are not trying to delete actual data. If you need to remove or adjust data,