How To Fix PSHLP_MSG_CL140 - Object &1 &2 flagged for deletion (DLFL status); saving not possible

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: PSHLP_MSG_CL - Message Class for PS EhP4 Developments

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Object &1 &2 flagged for deletion (DLFL status); saving not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL140 - Object &1 &2 flagged for deletion (DLFL status); saving not possible ?

  The SAP error message PSHLP_MSG_CL140 indicates that an object (such as a project, task, or other related entity) is flagged for deletion (with a status of DLFL), and therefore, it cannot be saved or modified. This typically occurs in the context of Project System (PS) or similar modules where objects can be marked for deletion.
  
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The object you are trying to save has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that it is no longer active and cannot be modified or saved.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and objects flagged for deletion are considered inactive. This is a protective measure to prevent changes to objects that are intended to be removed from the system.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Object Status: Verify the status of the object in question. You can do this by navigating to the relevant transaction (e.g., CJ20N for project management) and checking the status of the