How To Fix WB2B061 - Physical deletion no longer possible. Deletion flag is set

WB2B061 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WB2B - Trading Contract

• Message number: 061

• Message text: Physical deletion no longer possible. Deletion flag is set

What causes this issue?

A follow-on document already exists for the trading contract.

System Response

Physical deletion of the item is not possible. Instead, a deletion flag
is set and the item is thereby canceled.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WB2B061 - Physical deletion no longer possible. Deletion flag is set ?

  The SAP error message WB2B061 indicates that a physical deletion of a document or object is no longer possible because a deletion flag has been set. This typically occurs in the context of document management or data archiving within SAP systems, particularly in modules related to logistics or finance.
  
  Cause:
  
  Deletion Flag Set: The primary cause of this error is that the object you are trying to delete has a deletion flag set. This flag indicates that the object is marked for deletion, but the system has restrictions on physically deleting it.
  Data Integrity: SAP enforces data integrity rules to prevent accidental loss of important data. If a deletion flag is set, the system may prevent physical deletion to ensure that related data remains intact.
  Archiving Process: The object may be part of an archiving process where physical deletion is not allowed until certain conditions are met.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Deletion Flag: Verify if the deletion flag