How To Fix O1062 - Deletion indicator changed (old: &,new: &)

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: O1 - IS-Oil : Message pool exchanges

• Message number: 062

• Message text: Deletion indicator changed (old: &,new: &)

What causes this issue?

The deletion status (deletion indicator) for the document is not the
same as the deletion indicator for the quantity schedule.

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?

Go to quantity schedule maintenance. If the deletion status (indicator)
is set differently than the indicator for the document,
the system sets the indicator in the quantity schedule so that it is
the same as the indicator in the document (see message o1 066).

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O1062 - Deletion indicator changed (old: &,new: &) ?

  The SAP error message O1062, which states "Deletion indicator changed (old: &, new: &)," typically occurs when there is an attempt to change the deletion indicator of a record in a way that is not allowed or inconsistent with the system's data integrity rules. This message is often encountered in the context of master data management, particularly with materials, customers, or vendors.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when:
  
  There is an attempt to change the deletion indicator of a record (e.g., a material or customer) from one state to another (e.g., from "not deleted" to "deleted" or vice versa) in a way that violates the business rules or data integrity constraints set in the system.
  The system detects that the deletion indicator is being modified in a way that is not permissible, possibly due to existing dependencies or relationships with other records.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Current Status: Review the current deletion indicator status of the record in question. Ensure that you understand its current state and the intended change.
  
  
  Review Dependencies: Investigate if there are any dependencies or relationships that might prevent the change. For example, if the record is linked to other documents or transactions, it may not be allowed to change the deletion indicator.
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the deletion indicator. Sometimes, restrictions are in place based on user roles.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or your organization's guidelines regarding the management of deletion indicators. There may be specific procedures to follow.
  
  
  Use Transaction Codes: If applicable, use transaction codes like MM02 for material master or XD02 for customer master to check and modify the deletion indicator properly.
  
  
  Contact Support: If you are unable to resolve the issue, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert who can provide further assistance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Deletion Indicators: In SAP, deletion indicators are used to mark records that should not be considered in business processes. For example, a material marked for deletion will not be available for procurement or sales.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to ensure that changes to master data do not lead to inconsistencies in the system.
  Transaction Logs: Check transaction logs or change logs to see if there were any recent changes made to the record that might have led to this error.
  
  By following these steps and understanding the context of the error, you should be able to address the issue effectively.