How To Fix /SRMSMC/CMN_BL140 - Contact Person &1 (&2) is marked for deletion and cannot be assigned

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SRMSMC/CMN_BL -

• Message number: 140

• Message text: Contact Person &1 (&2) is marked for deletion and cannot be assigned

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL140 - Contact Person &1 (&2) is marked for deletion and cannot be assigned ?

  The SAP error message /SRMSMC/CMN_BL140 indicates that a contact person (identified by the parameters &1 and &2) is marked for deletion and cannot be assigned to a particular business object or transaction. This typically occurs in the context of SAP Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) or similar modules where contact persons are managed.
  Cause:
  
  Marked for Deletion: The contact person you are trying to assign has been flagged in the system as "marked for deletion." This means that the contact is no longer active and cannot be used in transactions.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules to prevent the assignment of inactive or deleted records to ensure that only valid data is used in business processes.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Contact Person Status:
  
  Go to the relevant transaction (e.g., BP for Business Partner) and search for the contact person using the identifiers provided in the error message.
  Verify if the contact person is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark for Deletion:
  
  If the contact person should be active, you can unmark them for deletion. This typically involves:
  
  Editing the contact person record.
  Removing the deletion flag (this may require appropriate authorizations).
  Saving the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Create a New Contact Person:
  
  If the contact person is no longer needed or cannot be unmarked, consider creating a new contact person record with the required details.
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to make changes, or if you are unsure about the implications of unmarking a contact person, consult with your SAP administrator or support team.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as BP (Business Partner) for managing contact persons.
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to view and edit business partner records.
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help resources for more detailed instructions on managing business partners and contact persons.
  System Logs: Check system logs for any additional information or related errors that may provide context to the issue.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error and successfully assign the contact person as needed.