How To Fix SE368 - Line & can only be logically deleted

SE368 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SE - Dienstleistungen Stammdaten Leistungsposition

• Message number: 368

• Message text: Line & can only be logically deleted

What causes this issue?

The service can only be logically deleted. There are two possible
reasons for this:
An entry sheet already exists for this service
No entry sheet exists for the service but at least one invoice has been
posted for the PO item

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

System Response

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SE368 - Line & can only be logically deleted ?

  The SAP error message SE368, which states "Line & can only be logically deleted," typically occurs when you are trying to delete a line item in a document or table that cannot be physically deleted due to system constraints or business rules. Instead, the system allows for a logical deletion, which means that the line item can be marked as deleted without actually removing it from the database.
  
  Cause:
  
  Business Logic: The line item may be part of a document that has already been processed or posted, and SAP does not allow physical deletion to maintain data integrity.
  Document Status: The document may be in a status that does not permit deletion (e.g., it has been approved, posted, or is part of a closed period).
  Configuration Settings: Certain configurations in the SAP system may restrict the deletion of specific line items based on business rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Logical Deletion: Instead of trying to physically delete the line,