How To Fix O7041 - Deletion indicator is set at general level

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

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

• Message number: 041

• Message text: Deletion indicator is set at general level

What causes this issue?

Deletion indicator is set at general level.

System Response

You wanted to select a business type for archiving, but the business
location to which the business type is assigned is also selected for
achiving at general level.

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

A business type must be assigned to a business location. When you select
a business location for archiving, the system automatically selects all
business types for archiving that are assigned to the business location.
Therefore, archiving a business location automatically results in
archiving all business types assigned to that location.

How to fix this error?

To deselect the deletion indicator at business type level, deselect the
deletion indicator at business location level first. Then you can select
individual business types for archiving.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message O7041 - Deletion indicator is set at general level ?

  The SAP error message O7041, which states "Deletion indicator is set at general level," typically occurs when you are trying to delete a master data record (such as a material, vendor, or customer) that has been marked for deletion at a general level. This means that the record is flagged in such a way that it cannot be processed or deleted in the usual manner.
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the deletion indicator has been set for the master data record you are trying to delete. This indicator is used to prevent further processing of the record in transactions. The deletion indicator can be set for various reasons, such as:
  
  The record is no longer needed for business processes.
  The record has been replaced or is obsolete.
  The record is being archived or removed from active use.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Indicator:
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MM01 for materials, XK02 for vendors, or FD02 for customers).
  Check if the deletion indicator is set. This can usually be found in the general data or status tab of the master data record.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Indicator:
  
  If you determine that the record should not be marked for deletion, you can remove the deletion indicator.
  In the relevant transaction, uncheck the deletion indicator and save the changes.
  
  
  
  Delete the Record:
  
  After removing the deletion indicator, you should be able to delete the record without encountering the O7041 error.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  If you are unsure about the implications of removing the deletion indicator, consult your organization's documentation or speak with a functional consultant to understand the impact on business processes.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Master Data Management: Understanding how deletion indicators work in SAP is crucial for effective master data management. Familiarize yourself with the implications of marking records for deletion.
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with the relevant transaction codes for managing master data in your specific SAP module (e.g., MM for materials, SD for sales and distribution, etc.).
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to modify master data records, as some users may be restricted from making such changes.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the O7041 error and manage your master data effectively.