How To Fix VA144 - Deletion of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VA - Output for CAS Sales Activities

• Message number: 144

• Message text: Deletion of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status

What causes this issue?

You want to delete an address list version. You can only do this if the
direct mailing campaign does not yet have the 'completed' status.

How to fix this error?

Since the direct mailing is completed, check whether you need to delete
an address list version. You can delete an address list version by
setting the status of the direct mailing campaign to 'being edited'.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VA144 - Deletion of standard version not allowed because of direct mailing status ?

  The SAP error message VA144 indicates that you are trying to delete a standard version of a sales document (like a sales order or quotation) that is currently in a direct mailing status. This typically occurs in the context of SAP's Sales and Distribution (SD) module, where documents may be linked to marketing activities or direct mail campaigns.
  Cause:
  The error arises because the standard version of the document is associated with a direct mailing process, which prevents its deletion. This is a safeguard to ensure that important marketing and sales data is not inadvertently lost or altered while it is still in use for direct mailing purposes.
  Solution:
  To resolve the VA144 error, you can follow these steps:
  
  
  Check Direct Mailing Status: Verify if the document is indeed linked to a direct mailing campaign. You can do this by checking the document's status in the relevant transaction (e.g., VA03 for sales orders).
  
  
  Remove Direct Mailing Status: If you confirm that the document is in a direct mailing status, you will need to remove this status before attempting to delete the document. This can typically be done by:
  
  Navigating to the relevant marketing or direct mailing transaction.
  Changing the status of the document to indicate that it is no longer part of the direct mailing process.
  
  
  
  Delete the Document: Once the direct mailing status has been removed, you should be able to delete the standard version of the document without encountering the VA144 error.
  
  
  Consult Documentation: If you are unsure about the steps or the implications of changing the direct mailing status, consult your organization's SAP documentation or reach out to your SAP support team for guidance.
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: Familiarize yourself with relevant transaction codes such as VA03 (Display Sales Order), VA02 (Change Sales Order), and any specific transaction related to direct mailing.
  User Authorizations: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to change the status of the document or delete it.
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or updates from SAP.
  
  If the issue persists after following these steps, it may be beneficial to consult with your SAP support team or refer to SAP's official documentation for further assistance.