How To Fix RTCMMD290 - Top node & is already flagged for deletion

RTCMMD290 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: RTCMMD - Article Hierarchy

• Message number: 290

• Message text: Top node & is already flagged for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message RTCMMD290 - Top node & is already flagged for deletion ?

  The SAP error message RTCMMD290 indicates that a top node (typically a master data record) is flagged for deletion in the system. This usually occurs in the context of master data management, such as when dealing with materials, vendors, or customers in SAP.
  
  Cause:
  
  Flagged for Deletion: The top node (e.g., a material or vendor) has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the record is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions.
  Data Integrity Issues: The system may have integrity checks that prevent the use of records that are flagged for deletion to ensure data consistency.
  
  Configuration Issues: There may be configuration settings in the system that enforce strict rules regarding the deletion of master data.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant master data transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials, XK02 for vendors).
  Check if the deletion flag is set for the top node. If it is, you can remove