How To Fix VSB293 - The data record has been split and therefore cannot be deactivated

VSB293 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSB - Self-Billing Procedure Messages

• Message number: 293

• Message text: The data record has been split and therefore cannot be deactivated

What causes this issue?

The data record for which the deactivation function should be executed
has been split by the verification step. Deactivation is not possible in
this case.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSB293 - The data record has been split and therefore cannot be deactivated ?

  The SAP error message VSB293 indicates that a data record has been split, which prevents it from being deactivated. This typically occurs in the context of managing master data or transactional data in SAP, particularly in modules like Sales and Distribution (SD) or Materials Management (MM).
  
  Cause:
  The error arises when an attempt is made to deactivate a record that has been split into multiple segments or entries. This can happen due to various reasons, such as:
  
  Data Splitting: The record may have been split due to configuration settings in the system that dictate how data is managed (e.g., splitting based on certain criteria like sales organization, distribution channel, etc.).
  Incomplete Data: The record may not have all the necessary data fields filled out, leading to a split.
  Dependencies: There may be dependencies or links to other records that prevent deactivation.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve the VSB293 error, you can take the following steps:
  
  
  Check Data Records: Review the