How To Fix W+618 - Item was deleted

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: W+ -

• Message number: 618

• Message text: Item was deleted

Self-Explanatory Message

Since SAP believes that this specific error message is 'self-explanatory,' no more information has been given.The majority of messages in the SAP system have a message text, however this is frequently insufficient to comprehend or resolve the problem.

To make things easier, more detailed information is frequently added to describe the issue, how to fix it, and the necessary steps or configuration modifications.

Unfortunately, there isn't any extra information in this error notice.

What else can you do?

First, use our AnswerBot below to get a possible cause and solution (requires a premium subscription).

Also, review the in-depth Common Questions & Answers listed below; you could discover a solution there or be able to connect with others who have faced similar challenges.

You can also try searching the SAP support portal (support.sap.com) but you need a special user ID to access it. It is possible that an SAP support note exists that provides additional details about the mistake or even steps for fixing it.

Smart SAP Assistant

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message W+618 - Item was deleted ?

  Certainly! Here's detailed information about the SAP error message W+618: "Item was deleted":
  
  SAP Error Message: W+618 - "Item was deleted"
  
  Cause:
  The message W+618 "Item was deleted" typically occurs when you try to access, modify, or reference a line item in a document (such as a sales order, purchase order, delivery, invoice, etc.) that has already been deleted or removed from the document.
  This can happen in scenarios like:
  
  Attempting to change or display an item that was deleted earlier in the same session or in a previous step.
  A user or a background process deleted the item, but the current transaction or program still tries to process it.
  Inconsistent document state due to incomplete or interrupted processing.
  Custom code or user exits referencing deleted items.
  
  
  Solution:
  To resolve or handle this message, consider the following steps:
  
  
  Check Document Status:
  
  Verify the current status of the document and confirm whether the item exists.
  Use transaction codes like VA03 (Display Sales Order), ME23N (Display Purchase Order), VL03N (Display Delivery), etc., to check the document.
  
  
  
  Avoid Processing Deleted Items:
  
  Ensure that your process or program logic does not attempt to access or modify items that have been deleted.
  If you are working with custom code or enhancements, add checks to confirm the existence of the item before processing.
  
  
  
  Refresh or Re-enter Data:
  
  If the error occurs during data entry or modification, try refreshing the screen or re-entering the data to ensure the system has the latest document state.
  
  
  
  Check for Incomplete Transactions:
  
  Sometimes, incomplete or interrupted transactions can cause inconsistencies. Check for locks or incomplete updates and resolve them.
  
  
  
  Debugging:
  
  If the error occurs in a custom program or user exit, debug the code to identify where the deleted item is being referenced.
  Use breakpoints and check internal tables or structures holding the document items.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes and Support:
  
  Search for relevant SAP Notes if the issue persists or is related to a known bug.
  Contact SAP Support with detailed information if needed.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Message Class: W+6xx series messages are usually warnings related to document processing.
  Common Transactions Involved: VA01/VA02/VA03 (Sales Orders), ME21N/ME22N/ME23N (Purchase Orders), VL01N/VL02N/VL03N (Deliveries).
  User Exits/BADIs: Custom enhancements that manipulate document items should handle deleted items carefully.
  SAP Help Portal: Check SAP documentation for the specific module you are working with (SD, MM, etc.) for more context on document item handling.
  
  
  If you provide the exact transaction or scenario where this message appears, I can give more tailored advice.