How To Fix O7021 - Mandatory texts cannot be deleted.


O7021 - Overview

  • Message type: E = Error

  • Message class: O7 - IS-Oil: MRN Marketing Retail Network messages

  • Message number: 021

  • Message text: Mandatory texts cannot be deleted.

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  • What causes this issue?

    You have tried to delete a mandatory text, which is not possible

    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?


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  • What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7021 - Mandatory texts cannot be deleted. ?
    The SAP error message O7021, which states "Mandatory texts cannot be deleted," typically occurs when a user attempts to delete or modify a mandatory text in a master data record, such as a material master, customer master, or vendor master. Mandatory texts are required fields that must be filled out and cannot be removed or left blank.
    
    Cause: Mandatory Texts: The text in question is marked as mandatory in the configuration settings of the SAP system. This means that the system requires this text to be present for the record to be valid. Authorization Issues: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to modify or delete certain texts. Data Integrity: The system is designed to maintain data integrity, and deleting mandatory texts could lead to inconsistencies in the data.
    Solution: Review Configuration: Check the configuration settings for the specific text type in the relevant module (e.g., Material Management, Sales and Distribution). If the text is

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