How To Fix /SPE/ID_HANDLING010 - ID &1 is already packed, so can be deleted only with delete indicator

/SPE/ID_HANDLING010 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SPE/ID_HANDLING -

• Message number: 010

• Message text: ID &1 is already packed, so can be deleted only with delete indicator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING010 - ID &1 is already packed, so can be deleted only with delete indicator ?

  The SAP error message /SPE/ID_HANDLING010 ID &1 is already packed, so can be deleted only with delete indicator typically occurs in the context of handling ID (identification) records in the SAP system, particularly when dealing with data that has been packed or archived.
  
  Cause:
  This error indicates that the ID you are trying to delete has already been packed. In SAP, "packing" refers to the process of archiving or consolidating data to optimize storage and performance. Once an ID is packed, it cannot be deleted through standard deletion methods. Instead, it requires a specific deletion indicator to mark it for deletion.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to follow these steps:
  
  
  Use the Delete Indicator: 
  
  Instead of attempting to delete the ID directly, you should set a delete indicator for the ID. This is typically done through a specific transaction or program designed for managing IDs in your SAP system.
  The delete indicator marks the