How To Fix SS204 - Object deletion indicator set: Display only

SS204 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SS - Integration IMG - function model - SAP analyzer

• Message number: 204

• Message text: Object deletion indicator set: Display only

What causes this issue?

The object has the deletion indicator set and can no longer be changed.

System Response

The object data can only be displayed.

How to fix this error?

If you want work on the object, reset the deletion indicator.
Otherwise, enter an object that does not have its deletion indicator
set.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SS204 - Object deletion indicator set: Display only ?

  The SAP error message SS204 "Object deletion indicator set: Display only" typically occurs when you are trying to modify or delete an object (such as a material, customer, vendor, etc.) that has been marked for deletion in the system. This means that the object is no longer active and can only be viewed, not modified or deleted.
  
  Cause:
  The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to work with has a deletion indicator set. In SAP, a deletion indicator is a flag that marks an object as inactive or obsolete. This is often used for data management purposes, to prevent further transactions on that object.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this issue, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Indicator: 
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction for the object (e.g., MM02 for materials, XD02 for customers).
  Check if the deletion indicator is set. This is usually found in the basic data or