How To Fix RECAAP168 - &1 &2 has deletion indicators, assignment not possible

RECAAP168 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAP - Application-Related Messages

• Message number: 168

• Message text: &1 &2 has deletion indicators, assignment not possible

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAP168 - &1 &2 has deletion indicators, assignment not possible ?

  The SAP error message RECAAP168 indicates that there are deletion indicators set for a specific assignment, which prevents the assignment from being processed or modified. This error typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting or Real Estate Management modules, where certain records may be marked for deletion, and the system does not allow further actions on those records.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Indicators: The primary cause of this error is that the object (e.g., asset, contract, etc.) has been marked with a deletion indicator. This means that the object is flagged for deletion and cannot be used in further transactions or assignments.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules, and if an object is marked for deletion, it is considered invalid for further processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Deletion Indicators:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction (e.g., Asset Accounting or Real Estate Management).
  Check the status of the object in question to