How To Fix VP191 - Business partner & is marked for deletion

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VP - Vertriebsbelegpartner

• Message number: 191

• Message text: Business partner & is marked for deletion

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VP191 - Business partner & is marked for deletion ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation regarding the SAP error message VP191 - Business partner & is marked for deletion:
  
  Error Message
  VP191: Business partner & is marked for deletion
  
  Cause
  This error occurs when you try to use or assign a Business Partner (BP) in a transaction or master data record, but the BP has been flagged or marked for deletion in the system. In SAP, marking a BP for deletion means it is intended to be removed and should no longer be used in active business processes.
  Common scenarios causing this error:
  
  Attempting to assign a BP to a sales document, vendor master, customer master, or any other transaction while the BP is flagged for deletion.
  Trying to create or update records linked to a BP that is logically deleted.
  The BP was previously used but later marked for deletion due to business reasons (e.g., the partner is no longer active).
  
  
  Solution
  To resolve this error, you need to address the deletion flag on the Business Partner:
  
  
  Check the Deletion Flag:
  
  Use transaction BP to display the Business Partner.
  Navigate to the Status tab or relevant section where the deletion flag is set.
  Confirm that the BP is indeed marked for deletion.
  
  
  
  Remove the Deletion Flag (if appropriate):
  
  If the BP should still be active, remove the deletion flag.
  This can be done by editing the BP master data and unmarking the deletion indicator.
  Save the changes.
  
  
  
  Use a Different Business Partner:
  
  If the BP is correctly marked for deletion and should not be used, select or create a different BP that is active.
  
  
  
  Check for Dependencies:
  
  Sometimes, the BP is marked for deletion because it is no longer valid or replaced.
  Verify if there is a replacement BP or if the business process needs to be updated.
  
  
  
  Consult with Business Users:
  
  Confirm with the business team whether the BP should be reactivated or permanently deleted.
  Ensure that reactivating the BP does not cause inconsistencies.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information
  
  
  Transaction Codes:
  
  BP – Business Partner maintenance
  VD02 / XD02 / FD02 – Customer master data change (if BP is linked to customer)
  MK02 / XK02 / FK02 – Vendor master data change (if BP is linked to vendor)
  
  
  
  Business Partner Deletion Process:
  
  Marking a BP for deletion is a logical deletion.
  Physical deletion may happen later via background jobs or manual cleanup.
  Once marked, the BP should not be used in new transactions.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Documentation:
  
  Check SAP Notes related to Business Partner deletion and error VP191 for any system-specific fixes or patches.
  Refer to SAP Help Portal for Business Partner lifecycle management.
  
  
  
  
  Summary
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Details
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  BP is marked for deletion but is being used.
  
  
  Solution
  Remove deletion flag if BP should be active, or use a different BP.
  
  
  Check
  Use transaction BP to verify and edit BP status.
  
  
  Related
  BP lifecycle management, master data consistency.
  
  
  
  
  If you need help with specific steps or transaction navigation, feel free to ask!