How To Fix VHURL189 - Account &1 is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHURL - Messages for Returnable Packaging Account Processing

• Message number: 189

• Message text: Account &1 is marked for deletion

What causes this issue?

The account is marked for deletion.

System Response

Manual and automatic account postings cannot be carried out.

How to fix this error?

Use the F4-help to select an account that permits postings.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHURL189 - Account &1 is marked for deletion ?

  The SAP error message VHURL189 indicates that a specific account (denoted by &1) is marked for deletion. This typically means that the account is no longer active and cannot be used for transactions or postings. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information for this error:
  Cause:
  
  Account Marked for Deletion: The account in question has been flagged in the system as marked for deletion. This is often done during data cleanup processes or when an account is no longer needed.
  Configuration Settings: The account may have been intentionally set to be inactive by a user or during a system migration or upgrade.
  Data Integrity: The system enforces data integrity rules, preventing the use of accounts that are marked for deletion to avoid inconsistencies in financial reporting.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Account Status:
  
  Navigate to the account in question using transaction codes like FS00 (for G/L accounts) or FK01 (for vendor accounts).
  Verify if the account is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Unmark the Account:
  
  If the account should not be marked for deletion, you can unmark it:
  
  Go to the account details.
  Remove the deletion flag (this may require appropriate authorizations).
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  
  
  Consult with Your SAP Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary permissions to change the account status, contact your SAP administrator or finance team to address the issue.
  
  
  
  Review Business Processes:
  
  Ensure that the marking for deletion aligns with your organization's business processes. If accounts are being marked for deletion incorrectly, it may require a review of the procedures in place.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  FS00: General Ledger Account Master Data
  FK01: Vendor Master Data
  FD01: Customer Master Data
  
  
  
  Authorization: Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to view and modify account settings.
  
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or help files for more detailed instructions on managing account statuses.
  
  
  Testing: After making changes, perform a test transaction to ensure that the account is now active and can be used without errors.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the VHURL189 error and restore the account's functionality in your SAP system.