How To Fix SV010 - An entry with this key is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: SV - View Maintenance: Customize Messages

• Message number: 010

• Message text: An entry with this key is marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

When creating an entry, you specified a key which was already assigned
and is currently marked for deletion.

System Response

The new entry cannot be created.

How to fix this error?

You can:
enter another key
delete the entries before entering the new entry
The entries flagged for deletion can then no longer be reactivated.
End the error dialog with <LS>Cancel</>. Choose <LS>Save</> and repeat
your new entry.
reactivate the entry marked for deletion to change it :
and return to the overview screen with <LS>Back</>.
Choose <LS>Display deleted entries</> in menu <LS>Select</> to select
all the deleted entries.
Mark the entries that you want to reactivate.
Choose <LS>Retrieve</>.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message SV010 - An entry with this key is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message SV010, which states "An entry with this key is marked for deletion," typically occurs when you are trying to access or modify a record in the SAP system that has been flagged for deletion. This can happen in various modules, such as Material Management (MM), Sales and Distribution (SD), or others, depending on the context of the operation.
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag: The record you are trying to access has been marked for deletion. This could be due to a previous operation where the record was set to be deleted but not yet physically removed from the database.
  Data Integrity: The system maintains data integrity by preventing operations on records that are marked for deletion to avoid inconsistencies.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Deletion Flag: 
  
  Use transaction codes like SE16 or SE16N to check the relevant database table for the entry in question. Look for a deletion flag (often a field like LOEKZ).
  If you find the entry marked for deletion, you can either remove the deletion flag (if you have the necessary authorizations) or create a new entry if the old one is no longer needed.
  
  
  
  Restore the Entry:
  
  If you need to restore the entry, you can do this by changing the deletion flag in the relevant transaction (e.g., MM02 for materials, or similar transactions for other modules).
  Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to make these changes.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation: 
  
  Review the relevant SAP documentation or help files for specific instructions related to the module you are working in.
  
  
  
  Contact Support: 
  
  If you are unsure about how to proceed or if the issue persists, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with transaction codes relevant to the module you are working in (e.g., MM02 for material master data).
  Authorization: Ensure you have the necessary authorizations to modify records in the SAP system.
  Data Management: Understand the data management policies in your organization regarding deletion and restoration of records.
  Testing: If you are in a development or testing environment, you may want to replicate the issue to understand the context better.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the SV010 error and manage the records appropriately in your SAP system.