How To Fix ST796 - Mandatory Entry Note for Deletion is De-Activated

ST796 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: ST - Terminology Database

• Message number: 796

• Message text: Mandatory Entry Note for Deletion is De-Activated

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message ST796 - Mandatory Entry Note for Deletion is De-Activated ?

  The SAP error message ST796 "Mandatory Entry Note for Deletion is De-Activated" typically occurs in the context of the SAP system when there is an attempt to delete an entry that requires a mandatory note or justification for deletion, but the system settings do not allow for this note to be activated.
  
  Cause:
  
  Configuration Settings: The system configuration may have the mandatory note requirement for deletion deactivated. This means that the system does not require users to provide a reason or note when deleting certain entries.
  User Authorizations: The user may not have the necessary authorizations to perform the deletion, especially if the system is configured to require notes for certain user roles.
  Business Process Compliance: The organization may have specific compliance or business process rules that require notes for deletions, and the system is enforcing these rules.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Activate Mandatory Note Requirement:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration settings in the SAP system (usually in the SPRO