How To Fix QS266 - When you select ENTER, the record will be deleted and the changes saved

QS266 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: QS - QM: Master data

• Message number: 266

• Message text: When you select ENTER, the record will be deleted and the changes saved

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message QS266 - When you select ENTER, the record will be deleted and the changes saved ?

  The SAP error message QS266 typically indicates that you are attempting to delete a record in a transaction, and the system is prompting you to confirm this action. The message is essentially a warning that if you proceed (by selecting ENTER), the record will be deleted and any changes made will be saved.
  
  Cause:
  The error message QS266 is not necessarily an error in the traditional sense but rather a confirmation prompt. It occurs in scenarios where:
  
  You are trying to delete a record (such as a quality notification, inspection lot, etc.) in the SAP system.
  The system is set to confirm the deletion to prevent accidental loss of data.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this message, you have a couple of options depending on your intention:
  
  
  If you intend to delete the record:
  
  Confirm the action by pressing ENTER. This will delete the record and save any changes you have made.
  
  
  
  If you do not want to delete the record:
  
  Instead