How To Fix RECAAR071 - Deletion indicator is not set

RECAAR071 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RECAAR - Data Archiving

• Message number: 071

• Message text: Deletion indicator is not set

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RECAAR071 - Deletion indicator is not set ?

  The SAP error message RECAAR071, which states "Deletion indicator is not set," typically occurs in the context of Asset Accounting (FI-AA) or Real Estate Management (RE) when you attempt to delete an asset or a real estate object that has not been marked for deletion. 
  
  Cause:
  The error arises because the system requires a deletion indicator to be set before an asset or object can be deleted. This is a safeguard to prevent accidental deletions of important data. The deletion indicator is a flag that marks the asset or object as eligible for deletion, indicating that it should no longer be considered in active transactions.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to set the deletion indicator for the asset or object you are trying to delete. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Asset Master Record:
  
  Use transaction code AS02 (Change Asset Master Record) for Asset Accounting or the appropriate transaction for