How To Fix VSB294 - The record is already deactivated

VSB294 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VSB - Self-Billing Procedure Messages

• Message number: 294

• Message text: The record is already deactivated

What causes this issue?

You have tried to deactivate a record from the verification step that is
already deactivated.

System Response

The function no longer needs to be carried out for this record.

How to fix this error?

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

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VSB294 - The record is already deactivated ?

  The SAP error message VSB294, which states "The record is already deactivated," typically occurs in the context of managing master data or transactional data in SAP, particularly in modules related to sales and distribution (SD) or materials management (MM). This error indicates that an attempt is being made to deactivate a record that is already in a deactivated state.
  
  Cause:
  
  Record Status: The record you are trying to deactivate is already marked as deactivated in the system. This could happen if the record was previously deactivated by another user or process.
  Concurrency Issues: If multiple users are working on the same record, one user may deactivate it while another is trying to perform an action on it.
  System Logic: The business logic in the SAP system may prevent further deactivation of a record that is already inactive.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Record Status: Verify the current status of the record in question. You can do this by navigating