How To Fix RECAAP068 - &1 cannot be changed, deletion indicator is set

RECAAP068 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAP - Application-Related Messages

• Message number: 068

• Message text: &1 cannot be changed, deletion indicator is set

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RECAAP068 - Details

• The SAP error message RECAAP068 indicates that a specific record (in this case, identified by &1) cannot be changed because a deletion indicator has been set for it. This typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Real Estate Management modules, where certain records are marked for deletion and thus become read-only.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Indicator Set: The primary cause of this error is that the record you are trying to modify has a deletion indicator set. This means that the record is marked for deletion and cannot be altered.
  Business Logic: In many business processes, once a record is marked for deletion, it is intended to be preserved in its current state for historical or auditing purposes.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Indicator: Verify if the deletion indicator is indeed set for the record. You can do this by checking the record in the relevant transaction or table.
  Remove Deletion Indicator: If you need to make changes